Gardeners and fall enthusiasts alike could be wondering when Gaston County is expecting its first frost of 2025. For the most part, professionals agree that frost is very likely in the last week of October or the first week of November. Here's a closer look at frost and when different organizations expect Gaston to see some.

What is frost

Many have encountered frost while waiting for the school bus in the morning or starting their car to leave for work, but what is it, actually?

National Geographic describes frost as a water vapor that becomes solid on outside objects when the surface cools below the dew point. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a branch of the National Weather Service issues a frost advisory when temperatures are forecast to be between 33-36 degrees F

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