The First Sign Of Winter In New York Could Arrive Shockingly Early

The first frost may seem far off, but experts say it could strike sooner than usual across New York. Find out when your hometown could freeze first.

When the calendar hits August, New Yorkers start to think about fall.

Back-to-school season is upon us. Pumpkin season is near, and Halloween stores are opening across New York. Over 70 Halloween stores are opening across New York this month.

New Yorkers Should Prepare For Their First Frost

Another thing the changing of the seasons brings is frost. The first frost may seem way off, but it's actually closer than you might expect.

Expects say frost can be very "destructive"

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Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost Dates For Hometowns Across New York State

First Frost Dates Across New York State

Hudson Valley Post researched the first frost dates for many popular ZIP codes in the Hudson Valley and across New York State.

If your hometown wasn't listed above, you can determine the first frost in your area by a city that's located nearby.

"The probability of a frost before the fall frost date is 30%, " the Old Farmer's Almanac states. "Which means that there is still a chance of frost occurring before or after the given dates!"

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New York’s First Winter Forecast Sparks Concern

Weather experts are also starting to give us a glimpse at what this winter might look like in New York. It’s not exactly comforting.

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