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Rule Morning Frost

Bar Harbor - Morning Frost - New England, USA

Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Frost crystals on calm, cold mornings near sunrise

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Time Window · Sunrise -45m to +90m Frost Probability · ≥ 60.0% Wind Speed · ≤ 1.5m/s

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Frost Probability 100% failing
Wind Speed 97% failing
Time Window 83% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Soil Temperature7.9°C
Dew Point5.3°C (moderate dew point)
Wind Speed3.9m/s (calm conditions)
Cloud Cover35%

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in America/New_York

No opportunities in the next 10 days

See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast predicts the first frost events that transform New England's fall foliage into crystalline masterpieces. We track overnight temperatures, dewpoint, and wind conditions to identify when frost will coat leaves, grasses, and stone walls with sparkling ice crystals.

The first hard frost of autumn is a cherished event in New England—it triggers the final phase of fall color and creates magical dawn conditions where ice crystals catch golden light. The region's iconic stone walls, covered bridges, and sugar maples take on new dimension when dusted with frost.

What makes New England frost photography exceptional:

  • Foliage enhancement - Frost crystals on red and orange leaves create otherworldly textures and highlights
  • Stone wall character - New England's ubiquitous dry-stacked stone walls gain definition and drama when frost-covered
  • Sugar maple groves - Vermont and New Hampshire maple stands combine brilliant color with frost textures
  • Historic elements - Colonial-era buildings, covered bridges, and farmsteads gain timeless quality under frost

Best conditions occur on clear, calm nights in October when temperatures drop to 28-32°F. Frost melts quickly after sunrise, so arrive before dawn for frost plus golden hour light. Protected valleys and hollows accumulate frost more heavily than exposed hilltops.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
America/New_York
Time Window
Sunrise -45m to +90m
Frost Probability
≥ 60.0%
Wind Speed
≤ 1.5m/s
Fri, Apr 17
09:001%3.4m/s
10:001.7%2.8m/s
11:001.7%2.9m/s
12:000%3.2m/s
13:000%2.8m/s
14:000%3.1m/s
15:000%3.6m/s
16:000%3.9m/s
17:000%3.3m/s
18:000%2.7m/s
19:000%1.5m/s
20:000%1.9m/s
21:000%2.3m/s
22:000%2.1m/s
23:000%2.3m/s
Sat, Apr 18
24:000%2.7m/s
01:000%2.6m/s
02:000%2m/s
03:000%2.2m/s
04:000%2.5m/s
05:000%3.3m/s
06:001.3%2.7m/s
07:001.7%2.1m/s
08:001.8%3.7m/s
09:003.7%3.9m/s
10:000%4m/s
11:000%5m/s
12:000%4.4m/s
13:000%4.3m/s
14:000%4m/s
15:000%4.6m/s
16:000%3.9m/s
17:000%4m/s
18:000%3.8m/s
19:000%3.2m/s
20:000%3.7m/s
21:000%3.8m/s
22:000%3.5m/s
23:000%3.7m/s
Sun, Apr 19
24:000%2.9m/s
01:001.2%2.8m/s
02:001.4%1.7m/s
03:001%3.1m/s
04:001.2%2.6m/s
05:001.4%1.2m/s
06:001.2%2.6m/s
07:001.2%1.7m/s
08:001.2%2.5m/s
09:001.2%2.6m/s
10:001.2%2.6m/s
11:001.2%2.3m/s
12:001.6%2.8m/s
13:001.2%2m/s
14:001.2%1.8m/s
15:001.6%0.22m/s
16:001.2%2.3m/s
17:001.2%5.5m/s
18:001%5.7m/s
19:000.8%5.2m/s
20:007%5.8m/s
21:0013%5m/s
22:0013%4.5m/s
23:0013%4.4m/s
Mon, Apr 20
24:0015%3.8m/s
01:0030%3.7m/s
02:0030%3.2m/s
03:0032%2.5m/s
04:0030%3.1m/s
05:0032%2.4m/s
06:0034%2.2m/s
07:0023%1.9m/s
08:0036%2.5m/s
09:0041%2.9m/s
10:0033%3.4m/s
11:0033%3.2m/s
12:0033%3.6m/s
13:0033%3.6m/s
14:0033%3.6m/s
15:0031%3.9m/s
16:0024%4.2m/s
17:0013%4.5m/s
18:0013%4.3m/s
19:0015%4.1m/s
20:0018%3.9m/s
21:0016%4.1m/s
22:0019%4.2m/s
23:0026%4.4m/s
Tue, Apr 21
24:0029%4.6m/s
01:0041%4.7m/s
02:0041%4.9m/s
03:0050%4.3m/s
04:0050%3.7m/s
05:0048%3.1m/s
06:0050%2.6m/s
07:0041%2.1m/s
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Frost Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
America/New_York
Dew Point
°C
Surface Temperature
°C
Temperature
°C
Time Window
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Sat, Apr 18 Sunrise 05:44 Sunset 19:20
09:00
5.3°C 7.9°C 8.3°C - 35% 0.21kPa
10:00
5.3°C 8.2°C 9.7°C - 37% 0.31kPa
11:00
5.1°C 8.6°C 10°C - 5% 0.39kPa
12:00
4.5°C 8.9°C 10°C - 100% 0.42kPa
13:00
4.4°C 9.3°C 11°C - 45% 0.44kPa
14:00
4.2°C 9.6°C 11°C - 84% 0.5kPa
15:00
4.3°C 9.9°C 11°C - 63% 0.45kPa
16:00
3.6°C 10°C 10°C - 6% 0.45kPa
17:00
3.1°C 10°C 9.2°C - 13% 0.4kPa
18:00
2.7°C 10°C 8°C - 35% 0.32kPa
19:00
2.8°C 9.7°C 6.3°C - 100% 0.21kPa
20:00
2.4°C 9.3°C 5.2°C - 100% 0.15kPa
21:00
2.1°C 9°C 5.5°C - 100% 0.19kPa
22:00
2.8°C 8.7°C 5.3°C - 100% 0.14kPa
23:00
3.2°C 8.4°C 4.6°C - 100% 0.08kPa
Sun, Apr 19 Sunrise 05:42 Sunset 19:22
24:00
3.4°C 8.1°C 4.4°C - 100% 0.06kPa
01:00
3.5°C 7.8°C 4.3°C - 100% 0.04kPa
02:00
3.7°C 7.5°C 4.4°C - 100% 0.04kPa
03:00
3.8°C 7.3°C 4.4°C - 100% 0.03kPa
04:00
4°C 7.1°C 4.5°C - 100% 0.03kPa
05:00
4.2°C 6.9°C 4.6°C - 100% 0.02kPa
06:00
4.2°C 6.7°C 4.6°C - 100% 0.02kPa
07:00
4.6°C 6.6°C 5.2°C - 100% 0.04kPa
08:00
4.9°C 6.5°C 5.5°C - 100% 0.03kPa
09:00
5.4°C 6.5°C 6.1°C - 100% 0.05kPa
10:00
5.7°C 6.5°C 6.5°C - 100% 0.05kPa
11:00
6.1°C 6.6°C 7°C - 100% 0.06kPa
12:00
6.4°C 6.7°C 7.7°C - 100% 0.08kPa
13:00
6.7°C 6.8°C 7.7°C - 100% 0.07kPa
14:00
6.5°C 6.8°C 6.8°C - 100% 0.02kPa
15:00
6.3°C 6.7°C 6.5°C - 100% 0.01kPa
16:00
6.4°C 6.7°C 6.7°C - 100% 0.02kPa
17:00
4.2°C 6.6°C 5.3°C - 100% 0.07kPa
18:00
3.5°C 6.4°C 4.7°C - 100% 0.06kPa
19:00
2.5°C 6.2°C 3.5°C - 100% 0.05kPa
20:00
2°C 5.9°C 2.7°C - 100% 0.04kPa
21:00
2°C 5.7°C 3.5°C - 100% 0.08kPa
22:00
2.2°C 5.5°C 3.8°C - 100% 0.08kPa
23:00
1.7°C 5.3°C 3.5°C - 100% 0.1kPa
Mon, Apr 20 Sunrise 05:40 Sunset 19:23
24:00
1.3°C 5.1°C 3°C - 100% 0.08kPa
01:00
0.7°C 4.9°C 2.3°C - 0% 0.08kPa
02:00
0.1°C 4.6°C 1.7°C - 1% 0.08kPa
03:00
-0.4°C 4.4°C 1.2°C - 0% 0.07kPa
04:00
-0.6°C 4.2°C 1.1°C - 0% 0.07kPa
05:00
-0.8°C 4.1°C 0.67°C - 5% 0.06kPa
06:00
-1°C 4°C 0.56°C - 5% 0.07kPa
07:00
0.1°C 3.8°C 2.4°C - 68% 0.11kPa
08:00
0.5°C 3.8°C 4.7°C - 65% 0.22kPa
09:00
0°C 3.9°C 6.4°C - 53% 0.35kPa
10:00
-0.6°C 4.1°C 7.5°C - 88% 0.45kPa
11:00
-1.2°C 4.3°C 7.9°C - 92% 0.51kPa
12:00
-1.1°C 4.6°C 8.7°C - 100% 0.56kPa
13:00
-0.6°C 5°C 8.6°C - 94% 0.53kPa
14:00
0.3°C 5.3°C 8.8°C - 95% 0.51kPa
15:00
1°C 5.2°C 6.7°C - 97% 0.32kPa
16:00
1.3°C 5.1°C 4.6°C - 98% 0.18kPa
17:00
1.2°C 5.1°C 2.5°C - 100% 0.06kPa
18:00
0.3°C 4.8°C 2°C - 100% 0.08kPa
19:00
-0.6°C 4.5°C 1.5°C - 100% 0.09kPa
20:00
-1.4°C 4.2°C 0.99°C - 100% 0.11kPa
21:00
-1.7°C 4°C 0.49°C - 71% 0.09kPa
22:00
-1.9°C 3.9°C -0.02°C - 43% 0.08kPa
23:00
-2.2°C 3.7°C -0.52°C - 14% 0.07kPa
Tue, Apr 21 Sunrise 05:39 Sunset 19:24
24:00
-2.5°C 3.6°C 0.04°C - 10% 0.11kPa
01:00
-3°C 3.5°C 0.59°C - 7% 0.15kPa
02:00
-3.5°C 3.5°C 1.1°C - 4% 0.19kPa
03:00
-4°C 3.5°C 2.8°C - 4% 0.29kPa
04:00
-4.9°C 3.5°C 4.5°C - 4% 0.42kPa
05:00
-6.4°C 3.5°C 6.1°C - 3% 0.56kPa
06:00
-5.8°C 3.9°C 7°C - 8% 0.6kPa
07:00
-5.2°C 4.3°C 7.8°C - 12% 0.64kPa
08:00
-4.6°C 4.8°C 8.6°C - 16% 0.68kPa
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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