National Weather Service issues season's first freeze warnings across US Midwest and East
The gist
The National Weather Service issued its first freeze warning of the season for Missouri and Illinois.
The alerts mark the growing season's end, putting crops and plants at risk.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for northeastern Colorado from midnight Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday, covering the Front Range from Colorado Springs to the Wyoming border, with lows expected at 25 to 35 degrees.
- Oct 24, 2026A freeze warning was in effect for Lancaster and Lebanon counties in Pennsylvania until 9 a.m., and freeze and frost alerts expanded to 13 counties in New Jersey.
- Nov 6, 2026The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for South-Central Kentucky for Saturday morning, with a freeze watch possible Sunday and Monday.
Key terms
- freeze warning
- A U.S. National Weather Service alert issued when temperatures are forecast to stay below freezing for an extended period.
- frost advisory
- A National Weather Service alert issued when large breaking waves are expected to create hazardous surf conditions along the coast.
Source: Wikipedia