Frost Advisory in Effect for Drumheller and surrounding area | DrumhellerMail

Frost Advisory in Effect for Drumheller and surrounding area

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At 3:39 P.M. on Monday, September 7, 2015 Environment Canada issued a Frost Advisory for:

  • Kneehill Co. near Acme and Linden
  • Kneehill Co. near Carbon
  • Kneehill Co. near Three Hills
  • Kneehill Co. near Torrington and Wimborne
  • Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley
  • Rocky View Co. near Irricana Beiseker and Kathyrn
  • S.A. 2 near Finnegan and Little Fish Lake Prov. Park
  • Starland Co. near Michichi and Delia
  • Starland Co. near Morrin and Munson
  • Starland Co. near Rumsey and Rowley
  • Town of Drumheller
  • Wheatland Co. near Hwys 569 and 848
  • Wheatland Co. near Rockyford and Rosebud

Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark along the foothills and western parts of central Alberta tonight.

Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

Weather Advisories for Frost are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio. To report severe weather, send an email to storm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ABStorm.