Vermont Weather Alert: Frost Advisory Issued for Essex County Early Friday Morning

ESSEX COUNTY, VERMONT – Residents in northern Vermont should prepare for an early sign of fall as the National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Frost Advisory for Essex County.

The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 12, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cold Snap Brings Early Frost

The advisory includes the towns of Island Pond and Lunenburg, where forecasters warn of possible frost accumulation during the overnight hours. This could mark the region’s first frost event of the season, a reminder that cooler weather patterns are settling into northern New England.

Risk to Plants and Vegetation

The NWS cautions that the frost may damage or kill sensitive vegetation if left unprotected. Homeowners and gardeners are encouraged to take preventative steps, including:

Covering plants overnight
Moving sensitive potted plants indoors
Checking gardens early in the morning for frost damage

Residents in low-lying and rural areas may notice frost on lawns, rooftops, and vehicle windshields by dawn.

Seasonal Shift Into Autumn

While widespread freeze conditions are not expected, this advisory underscores the arrival of autumn weather in northern Vermont. Officials note that chilly overnight lows and seasonal weather patterns are likely to continue in the coming weeks.