Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

This web page displays normal spring frost and freeze dates based on 1981-2010 climate normals data.

Example of how to read these charts: Let's say you're planning to plant frost-sensitive vegetables in Medford, OR near the airport. If you plant the vegetables on Apr 16, there's a 90 percent chance there will be at least one more morning with temperatures 36 degrees or lower, indicating the potential for frost. If you plant on May 5, there's a 50 percent chance that another frost will occur. So, that's essentially equal chances. Lastly, if you wait until May 22, there's only a 10 percent chance of another frost occurring (temperatures 36F or lower). If you have no risk tolerance for frost, then it's best to wait until the green date of May 22.

Additionally, some locations can have frost all year round, and these include Yreka, Klamath Falls, and Mount Shasta City. Look below this first chart to get normal last spring freeze dates (32 degrees or lower).

Spring Last Frost Probability Dates