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NC Frost Advisory Tonight: 8 Counties Face Lows Near 33°
Hickory, NC – Residents across eight western North Carolina counties are being urged to protect sensitive outdoor plants Saturday evening as temperatures are expected to fall near freezing overnight,
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-07T21:54:34.561Z
Hickory, NC – Residents across eight western North Carolina counties are being urged to protect sensitive outdoor plants Saturday evening as temperatures are expected to fall near freezing overnight, creating conditions favorable for widespread frost formation in affected areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville Spartanburg, a Frost Advisory has been issued for Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Iredell, Rowan, eastern McDowell, greater Burke and greater Caldwell counties. The advisory takes effect at midnight Saturday night and remains in place until 9 a.m. Sunday, November 8.
Forecasters warn that temperatures could drop as low as 33 degrees, allowing frost to develop on exposed surfaces and vegetation.
Communities Across the Foothills and Piedmont at Risk
The advisory includes Hickory, Newton, Statesville, Mooresville, Salisbury, Mocksville, Taylorsville, Morganton, Lenoir, Marion, Valdese and Granite Falls, along with numerous smaller communities.
The affected area stretches across portions of the North Carolina foothills and western Piedmont, including communities northwest and northeast of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
While temperatures are forecast to remain slightly above freezing in some locations, frost can still form when exposed surfaces cool below the surrounding air temperature.
What Residents Should Do Before Midnight
The National Weather Service warns that frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, with some tender plants potentially killed if left uncovered.
Residents should consider bringing potted plants indoors, covering vulnerable garden vegetation with frost cloth or lightweight fabric, and protecting late season flowers and other cold sensitive plants.
Gardeners should complete protective measures Saturday evening before temperatures reach their overnight lows.
The greatest concern is during the overnight and early morning hours, when temperatures are typically coldest.
The Frost Advisory is scheduled to expire at 9 a.m. Sunday as morning temperatures begin recovering.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for any changes to the advisory.