On Wednesday at 1:01 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory valid for Thursday between midnight and 8 a.m. for Tompkins, Madison, Oneida and Cortland counties.

The weather service describes, "Temperatures between 33 and 38 degrees are expected across the area, resulting in frost formation."

"Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," comments the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

Frost advisory - this is what it means

Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less. In some c

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