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The first fall frost of 2022 may be coming soon: Here's the science behind it

We’ll look at what frost is, how it forms, and some historical records for the first frost/freeze in Louisville.

Alden German (WHAS)

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Published: 3:42 PM EDT October 4, 2022
Updated: 3:42 PM EDT October 4, 2022

Temperatures are getting cooler as we continue through early autumn. 

The first widespread fall frost of 2022 will be possible to end the first week of October. Some localized rural areas (particularly those in valleys or high hills) have already reported light frost a few weeks ago, but most of the region has stayed just warm enough overnight to avoid that. 

We’ll look at what frost is, how it forms, and some historical records for the first frost/freeze in Louisville.

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