Snowshoe, West Virginia – A late-season chill will sweep across the mountains of eastern West Virginia overnight, putting gardens and sensitive plants at risk as temperatures dip near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Frost Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday for Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph counties, including the towns of Snowshoe and Harman. Temperatures could fall to 34°F, cold enough to cause frost and potentially kill unprotected vegetation.
Residents in higher elevations should take precautions Saturday evening by covering or bringing in any sensitive outdoor plants. The chill is expected to be brief, but damaging—especially to newly planted gardens and flowering vegetation.
While this frost event is typical for highland areas in late May, it’s a reminder that winter’s reach can still linger in the Appalachians. Locals with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, or floral displays should be especially cautious.
The advisory expires at 8 a.m. Sunday, but cold pockets may linger in shaded valleys. Additional warnings are unlikely but residents should monitor for updates from the National Weather Service.
