Mid-Michigan Frost Arrives Overnight: Protect the Tomatoes

Well, it was a good run while it lasted. It was nice knowing you, warm weather. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Actually, could you leave it open? I’m not ready for this.

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Lansing and Mid-Michigan are facing their first widespread frost of the fall tonight, Friday, October 16, 2026.

When Will Frost Hit Lansing and Mid-Michigan?

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures will tumble into the lower 30s overnight, with frost developing after midnight and becoming widespread Saturday morning.

Nothing says October in Michigan quite like scraping frost from your windshield and then thawing your giant inflatable Halloween pumpkins.

What Michigan Residents Should Protect From Frost

If you’ve got tomatoes, peppers, flowers, or other tender plants still growing, tonight could be their last…

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