A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. EDT Monday for 10 counties in western North Carolina.
Temperatures as low as 38 degrees will result in frost formation.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg issued the advisory at 2:22 p.m. EDT Sunday.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg on X
Counties Under the Advisory
Mountains: Swain, Haywood, Graham, Jackson, Macon and Transylvania.
Foothills and Blue Ridge: Henderson, Caldwell, Burke and eastern McDowell.
The advisory includes both the mountain and the lower-elevation zones of Caldwell and Burke counties, and the northern and southern zones of Jackson County.
Cities and towns include Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Sylva, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Canton, Morganton, Lenoir and Marion.
What to Expect
When: 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. EDT Monday.
Temperatures: lows as cold as 38 degrees.
Impacts: frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg says larger cities in the area will see temperatures in the 40s during the Monday morning commute.
Some mountain and river valleys may see fog before daybreak, reducing visibility on roads through 8 to 9 a.m.
Sunny Fall Weather Before the Chill
Sunday brings patchy morning clouds, then generally clear and sunny skies.
Highs reach 65 to 72 degrees in lower elevations, and mainly stay in the 50s on higher mountain ridges.
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg calls it a leaf peeper’s delight.
Source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg on X
How to Protect Plants
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Cover sensitive plants before sunset, and bring potted plants indoors if you can.
Local forecasts and alerts: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg.
