Chilly Conditions Prompt Frost Advisory, Freeze Warning

MARYLAND — Chilly temperatures in the forecast have prompted weather officials to expand freeze warnings and frost advisories around Maryland.

The first frost of the season could be coming to central Maryland Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and the cold could damage outdoor plumbing that is unprotected.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold," the National Weather Service warned. "To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing."

Temperatures as low as 29 degrees are expected in areas under the freeze warning, which applies to parts of north, central and north-central Maryland.

The freeze warning is in effect for these areas from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3:

• Baltimore County
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Washington County

Specifically, forecasters mentioned these towns: Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon and Jarrettsville.

Other parts of the state are under a frost advisory due to temperatures sinking to about 33 and 34 degrees, which could lead to the formation of frost.

The frost advisory is in effect for these areas from 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County (southern)
• Calvert County
• Cecil County
• Charles County
• Harford County (southeast)
• Howard County (central and southeast)
• Montgomery County (central and southeast)
• Prince George's County
• St. Mary's County

These areas are included, officials said: Aberdeen, Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Bethesda, Bowie, California, Camp Springs, Chesapeake Beach, College Park, Clinton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkton, Gaithersburg, Glen Burnie, Greenbelt, Huntingtown, Laurel, Lexington Park, Odenton, Rockville, St. Charles, Severn, Severna Park, Silver Spring, South Gate, Suitland-Silver Hill and Waldorf.

In places under the frost advisory, frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if plants are left uncovered.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold," the National Weather Service advised.

See the latest forecast for the Baltimore-Washington region.

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