When leaves start changing on the trees, it’s time to start turning your attention to preparing your yard, trees and sprinkler system for colder weather.
Here are top tips on how to properly winterize your landscape and sprinkler system in Colorado.
When does Fort Collins see its first fall frost on average?
There is a difference between a frost and freeze.
A frost (32 degrees) will nip the leaves of tender annual flowers and above-ground vegetables like tomatoes and peppers. It likely won’t damage above-ground sprinkler system parts.
A freeze (28 degrees) will significantly damage annuals and vegetables. If sustained, it can damage the above-ground parts of your sprinkler system if you haven’t drained it.
- First frost (32 degrees): Oct. 5 on average in Fort Collins. There is a 90% chance of seeing a low of 32 degrees by Oct. 17.
- First freeze (28 degrees): There is a 50% chance of our first freeze by Oct. 11 and 90% chance by Oct. 26.