First Frost of the Season Possible in Massachusetts Saturday Night
Massachusetts - Residents across the Bay State could see the first frost of the season Saturday night as temperatures are forecast to dip into the mid-30s in some areas. While the National Weather Service has not issued a frost advisory for Massachusetts, temperatures as low as 35 degrees are expected, falling within the typical 33 to 36-degree range for a frost advisory, according to forecaster Kyle Pederson.
Central and Western Massachusetts have the highest probability of experiencing frost, particularly in areas from northern Worcester County to the berkshires, where temperatures are projected to be between 35 and 37 degrees. Higher elevations within these regions are especially susceptible.
Even parts of Eastern Massachusetts,including Taunton and other low-lying areas,may see patches of frost with overnight lows around 39 degrees. Temperatures are not expected to fall significantly untill after midnight and should rebound after sunrise on sunday, rising into the 50s by 8 p.m. Saturday.
Neighboring northern New England states – Vermont, and most of New Hampshire and maine – are under a frost advisory from the National Weather Service for Saturday night.
Beyond the potential for frost, dry weather conditions are expected to continue into Sunday with temperatures climbing into the 60s and low 70s. The first day of fall is September 22nd.
