Ready or not, fall is showing up early in New York—and winter isn’t far behind. Although it's only August, signs of the changing seasons are already here.

The first frost of the season has officially arrived in Upstate, and some trees are even beginning to show hints of fall color.

This year, we only had 85 frost-free days, from May 25 to August 18. That’s the shortest stretch without frost in more than a decade.

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Typically, New Yorkers can expect closer to 100 frost-free days, which makes this summer one of the quickest to come and go.

Cooler Than Usual Weather

The early frost is more than just an inconvenience for gardeners trying to hang onto their tomatoes. It’s also a strong indication that cooler-than-usual weather patterns

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