Thursday, October 20, 2011

Regions First Freeze of the Year

The Mountains of west North Carolina should be expecting a hard freeze tonight.  Temperatures tonight will reach well below the freezing mark.  To help save your plants and shrubs, it is recommended to give your plants a healthy dose of water before the sun sets.  The reasoning behind this is plants use the water to help in many lie sustaining activities, creating heat.  To trap the heat in, it is also recommended to cover the plants with garbage bags or sheets, this provides a layer of insulation and prevents heat escaping exponentially.  For the Upstate of South Carolina there is a 60% chance of frost developing overnight as temperatures are predicted to reach the upper 30's but mid 30's are more likely.  With a slight breeze tonight temperatures will feel like the lower 30's.

Keep warm and stay safe
Weather Mike

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