Cover the plants as a precaution Hoodie weather has arrived for the early morning starts as an anomalously strong area of high pressure moves into the region from Canada. This taste of early fall could bring areas of frost to the state by Tuesday morning. For those who have managed to keep the gardens going through the drought, it would be wise to cover them up.  While the GFS model has a cold bias, anytime forecast dew points fall below 40°, frost potential is possible for protected areas. The breeze that ushers in the surface high and dries the air column on Monday settles out, and with a clear sky, sets up radiational cooling. For those tending to crops and flower beds, it's always wise to go with the under on temperatures in this scenario to protect the investment you have going on. As you will see in the temperature outlook at the end of this post, protected areas of the mountains and the north have a chance of frost almost daily throughout the week. Widespread frost potential again on Friday A trailing area of high pressure moves into the region on Thursday, setting up a similar scenario to Tuesday morning. With little to no wind and a clear sky, areas of frost may be possible closer to the shorelines on Friday morning. Do you need a drone for a project or event? |
Mike Haggett
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