EC – Issues Frost Advisory for much of Northern Ontario

Aug 24, 2017 @ 22:24
Issued at 10:21 PM EDT Thursday 24 August 2017
Frost advisory in effect for:
  • Sioux Lookout – Savant Lake
  • Armstrong – Auden – Wabakimi Park
  • Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa
  • Manitouwadge – Hornepayne
  • White River – Dubreuilville
  • Kapuskasing – Hearst
  • Timmins – Cochrane
  • Chapleau – Gogama

Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to continue to drop this evening and overnight. Temperatures near zero are expected overnight which will lead to the development of patchy frost.

Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.