Applied Climatologists, State Climate Office of North Carolina
With appreciation to Wake CountyMaster Gardener℠ Volunteer Thomas Packer for his assistance on this project.
Weather Information
- National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Forecast Maps, NOAA (Drill down to zip code)
Quick Tips for Protecting Plants
- Water plants prior to freezing temperatures
- Trap heat by draping the plant with a frost cloth or sheet. Cover all the way to the ground, straight down from the widest point.
- Mulch roots to minimize temperature fluctuation.
