Typically in March, you would expect cold temperatures, even some snow to fall, especially here in New England. But since it has been almost 2 weeks since the last freezing temperature and with highs in the 80s last week, many plants have started to grow and trees have blossomed it is best to prepare since temperatures will fall into the 20s tonight.
Although some bulb plants can take the cold, other plants may not be as tolerant and a precaution to protect such vegetation should be taken tonight. Since this is a frost and not a freeze type of situation here are some actions you can take.
- Water your trees and flowers as late as possible. The water will freeze 1st, protecting the vegetation.
- Cover your plants beds with plastic, placing filled milk jugs/soda bottles of hot water underneath for protection
- Bring anything you can indoors
- A wind driven freeze will not be blocked by a sheet or thin layer of fabric (as in a frost)
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| Strong Northwest Winds will push in behind the cold front that is moving through this morning as the low develops over Atlantic Canada. |
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| A gusty northwest wind will put all of New England into a deep freeze overnight. Areas closest to the water will be the warmest. Winds could gust to near 40 mph along the coast and on the Cape. |
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