Frost and freeze potential isn't over just yet

This Wednesday morning temperatures dipped into the mid-30s around Mecklenburg County, with Chase City "winning" the prize at 35º. Although spring is definitely in the air it's still a bit too early to leave sensitive flowers and other vegetation uncovered at night. This map from NWS Wakefield shows the latest average frost dates across eastern Virginia.

Since official thermometers are located 4.5 - 6 feet off the ground it's possible for overnight low temperatures to be recorded at 36º while frost forms at ground level.

Sunshine will rule the skies today thanks to high pressure centered over New England. Surface breezes will be out of the north and northeast, gusting at times over 15 mph. Temperatures this afternoon will top out in the upper 50s around the county for a cooler than average April day.

Thursday morning will bring another potential for frost with overnight lows in the mid-30s. Tomorrow then looks to feature a few more clouds around the area than today. Winds will be mostly calm, and temperatures will top out at more seasonable daily highs in the upper 60s.

Folks pining for warmer weather only have to wait until Friday and the weekend. The 70s and 80s will return soon enough!!