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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

 

First/Last Freeze Information

 

Average First Fall Freeze Date

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Average Final Spring Freeze Date

Final Spring Freeze Dates

 

As the Fall season moves through October, people are beginning to wonder about average "first freeze" dates. Click the link below for specific information for your location. In case you were wondering, Topeka’s earliest first freeze on record occurred on Sept. 22, 1995, while the latest came on Nov. 21, 1944.

Average Freeze Dates in Kansas

 

Graphics and information courtesy of Kansas State Weather Data Library