On Wednesday at 1:11 p.m. a freeze warning was released by the National Weather Service valid for Thursday between midnight and 8 a.m. for St. Lawrence and Franklin counties.
The weather service adds, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected."
"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," says the weather service. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly."
Freeze watch or warning - this is what it means
Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these