From a meterology perspective, fall starts on September 1 and ends on November 30. With the start of fall, many people wonder when the first frost or first freeze will arrive in their area. This article looks at 20 locations across Kansas and the probabilities of when these events could occur.
Meteorological fall began on September 1. It was warm early in the month, with highs over 100 degrees in many locations during Labor Day weekend. With more seasonal weather here, thoughts turn to the end of the growing season. This article looks at the chances of when the first frost and first freeze event could occur in Kansas this year.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast for much of northwest and north central Kansas, the Kansas Mesonet’s Freeze Monitor is now available for the 2023 fall frost/freeze season. The Freeze Monitor is a handy tool to check conditions in your area. Have freezing conditions been recorded? How does it compare to the average? How many hours below freezing was your area?
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When do the first frost and freeze events typically occur in Kansas? This article examines the average dates for these two significant cold weather events and discusses the upcoming short-term and seasonal temperature outlooks for Kansas.
Only a few locations, mostly in far northwest Kansas, have reached the freezing mark this fall. Despite very warm temperatures expected through the weekend, cooler weather will briefly return early next week. This is a great time to visit the Kansas Mesonet's Freeze Monitor. This article explains the many uses of this online tool.