{
  "id": 7390555,
  "title": "Map Shows First Freeze Dates for Every State as Cold Weather Warnings Hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/map-shows-first-freeze-dates-for-every-state-as-cold-weather-warnings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T20:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-first-freeze-dates-for-every-state-as-cold-weather-warnings-hit-12440501"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heat advisories were in effect for numerous states on Monday as oppressive temperatures persisted across large portions of the country. However, frost advisories were issued in five states, reminding residents that the first hard freeze of the season could arrive as early as this month. The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Idaho, Maine, and Vermont, along with Pocatello, Gray, and Burlington, all issued the cold weather alerts, with each office issuing its first advisory of the season on Tuesday morning.\n\nTemperatures were expected to drop into the low 30s in certain areas, and frost advisories were set to go into effect between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Those living in Oxford County, Maine; Coos County, New Hampshire; and Essex County, Vermont, were advised to prepare for possible frost formation as temperatures could dip as low as 33 to 36 degrees. In Idaho, the advisory covered multiple cities, including St. Anthony, Shelley, and Pocatello, with temperatures expected to fall to 34 degrees.\n\nWhile the timing of these frigid temperatures aligns with historical averages, frost can still form under warmer conditions due to radiational cooling. This phenomenon can cause damage to sensitive vegetation and outdoor pets, making frost advisories crucial for protecting crops and animals during the transitional months of late summer and early fall. The NWS issues various cold weather alerts, including frost advisories, freeze warnings, winter weather advisories, and extreme cold warnings, to protect the public from the potential impacts of cold temperatures.",
  "summary": "The warnings are a reminder that the first hard freeze of the season could hit as soon as this month for some people.",
  "key_points": [
    "Five states issue frost advisories as first freeze dates approach.",
    "Temperatures expected to drop into low 30s in certain areas.",
    "Advisory covers multiple Idaho cities with temperatures at 34 degrees."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}