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2026-10-16 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-16

Frost Odds, Down to the ZIP Code

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A U.S. ZIP-code lookup for estimated last spring and first fall freezes, with USDA hardiness zones.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-16 issue.
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U.S. gardeners planning around spring and fall freezes
Worth noticing
It distinguishes the 32°F frost threshold from 28°F hard freezes and a cautious 36°F margin.

Field notes

The page gives examples of how to interpret the probability ranges: a 10% chance of a spring freeze after a date means that, in about one year out of ten, the last 32°F night came later. It also distinguishes official air-temperature thresholds from a cautious margin for possible frost on plants. The site identifies itself as independent and says it is not affiliated with NOAA, USDA, or Oregon State University.

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