The first frost of fall: Statistics, normals, and this year’s forecast for New Jersey

It’s about that time of year. The cold winds from the north have started to blow, and temperatures are about to tumble. Like it or not, New Jersey’s first widespread frost/freeze is on the horizon. And I have been saying all week that it is “right on schedule”.

But what does that mean? What is “normal” in the world of frosts and freezes here in the Garden State? And what is “frost” anyway?

What is Frost?

According to the Glossary of Meteorology, the official definition of frost is:…

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