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Ohio-Indiana Frost Alert Tonight: Lows Near 35°
Cincinnati, OH – A widespread frost advisory remains in effect for the Cincinnati region and surrounding communities across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana tonight, with temperatures expected to fall as lo
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-06T19:27:41.252Z
Cincinnati, OH – A widespread frost advisory remains in effect for the Cincinnati region and surrounding communities across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana tonight, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 35 degrees by early Saturday morning. Residents are being urged to protect sensitive outdoor plants before the overnight cold arrives.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, the advisory will be in effect from midnight Friday night until 9 a.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 7, covering 24 counties across the three state region.
Cincinnati Region and 24 Counties Under Advisory In Ohio, the advisory includes Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Highland, Adams, Pike, Scioto and Ross counties. Communities affected include Cincinnati, Milford, Hillsboro, Chillicothe, Portsmouth and Georgetown.
Northern Kentucky counties under the advisory include Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, Grant, Pendleton, Bracken, Robertson, Mason and Lewis.
Affected Kentucky communities include Florence, Covington, Newport, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Burlington, Maysville and Carrollton.
In southeastern Indiana, the advisory covers Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties, including Lawrenceburg, Batesville, Rising Sun, Vevay and Versailles.
Frost Could Damage Outdoor Vegetation Forecasters expect temperatures to fall into the middle 30s overnight, creating conditions favorable for frost formation.
Although temperatures may remain above freezing, frost can still develop on exposed surfaces under favorable conditions.
The National Weather Service warns that sensitive outdoor vegetation could be damaged or killed if left uncovered.
Residents should consider bringing vulnerable potted plants indoors or covering sensitive garden plants before midnight.
The advisory is expected to expire at 9 a.m. EST Saturday as temperatures begin recovering.
Residents throughout the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding counties should monitor National Weather Service updates for any changes to the forecast or advisory coverage.