Frost advisory issued for northern GTA
Posted October 2, 2020 11:30 am.
Last Updated October 2, 2020 11:35 am.
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Don’t leave any plants outside unprotected tonight!
Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for northern Halton, Peel, York and Durham regions.
Patchy frost is expected early Saturday morning as overnight temperatures dip near or below the freezing mark.
Cloud cover may prevent the formation of frost in some areas.
The regions under the advisory are listed below:
- Caledon
- Halton Hills – Milton
- Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region
- Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region
- Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
- Orangeville – Grand Valley – Southern Dufferin County
- Shelburne – Mansfield – Northern Dufferin County
- Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
The advisory also covers a wide swath of Southwestern Ontario.
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.
