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Rule Morning Frost

Franconia - Morning Frost - New England, USA

Franconia, New Hampshire, 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)
Wind Speed 92% failing
Time Window 88% failing
Frost Probability 47% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Soil Temperature0.2°C
Dew Point-5.9°C (low dew point)
Wind Speed2.1m/s (calm conditions)
Cloud Cover1%

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Times shown in America/New_York

No opportunities in the next 10 days

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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
2matching hours in the next 92 hoursJump to next match
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
Wed, Apr 8
24:0048%0.42m/s
01:0052%0.44m/s
02:0052%0.45m/s
03:0052%0.37m/s
04:0052%0.39m/s
05:0052%0.49m/s
06:0066%0.76m/s
07:0070%0.19m/s
08:0085%0.74m/s
09:0091%1.4m/s
10:0088%1.6m/s
11:0088%1.7m/s
12:0086%1.3m/s
13:0084%1.1m/s
14:0084%1.1m/s
15:0084%1.3m/s
16:0084%1.6m/s
17:0084%1.5m/s
18:0086%0.97m/s
19:0079%1.4m/s
20:0077%2.3m/s
21:0077%2.1m/s
22:0074%2.2m/s
23:0077%2m/s
Thu, Apr 9
24:0077%2.2m/s
01:0077%2.1m/s
02:0074%1.9m/s
03:0074%2.1m/s
04:0066%1.8m/s
05:0066%1.7m/s
06:0068%1.6m/s
07:0079%1.5m/s
08:0088%1.4m/s
09:0084%2.1m/s
10:0077%2.9m/s
11:0077%3.7m/s
12:0077%4m/s
13:0073%4.2m/s
14:0069%4.2m/s
15:0071%4.1m/s
16:0073%4.5m/s
17:0073%3.8m/s
18:0082%3.5m/s
19:0076%2.9m/s
20:0075%3.1m/s
21:0075%3.2m/s
22:0075%2.8m/s
23:0061%3m/s
Fri, Apr 10
24:0066%2.7m/s
01:0063%2.5m/s
02:0063%2.4m/s
03:0062%2.5m/s
04:0056%1.5m/s
05:0061%1.9m/s
06:0055%2.1m/s
07:0069%1.8m/s
08:0069%1.3m/s
09:0069%1.4m/s
10:0067%1.8m/s
11:0065%2m/s
12:0059%2.7m/s
13:0042%3.8m/s
14:0031%3.1m/s
15:0022%2.3m/s
16:0031%2.9m/s
17:0031%3.7m/s
18:0029%4.4m/s
19:0018%4.1m/s
20:001.6%2.7m/s
21:001.2%1.8m/s
22:001.2%1.8m/s
23:0015%1.4m/s
Sat, Apr 11
24:0015%1.3m/s
01:0015%1.1m/s
02:0013%2.1m/s
03:0015%2.9m/s
04:0028%3.8m/s
05:0038%4.7m/s
06:0039%4.9m/s
07:0046%5.1m/s
08:0049%5.3m/s
09:0046%4.9m/s
10:0039%4.6m/s
11:0039%4.3m/s
12:0051%3.4m/s
13:0048%2.6m/s
14:0048%1.8m/s
15:0041%1.8m/s
16:0041%1.9m/s
17:0041%2m/s
18:0041%1.9m/s
19:0041%1.9m/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
Wed, Apr 8 Sunrise 06:13 Sunset 19:23
21:00
-5.9°C 0.24°C -2.7°C - 1% 0.11kPa
22:00
-6.3°C 0.24°C -3.1°C - 2% 0.1kPa
23:00
-6.6°C 0.24°C -3.1°C - 1% 0.11kPa
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 06:13 Sunset 19:23
24:00
-6.9°C 0.24°C -3.1°C - 1% 0.12kPa
01:00
-6.7°C 0.24°C -3.1°C - 1% 0.12kPa
02:00
-6.6°C 0.24°C -3.4°C - 4% 0.1kPa
03:00
-6.5°C 0.24°C -3.3°C - 4% 0.1kPa
04:00
-6.4°C 0.24°C -3.5°C - 2% 0.1kPa
05:00
-6.5°C 0.25°C -3.6°C - 2% 0.09kPa
06:00
-6.5°C 0.25°C -3.6°C - 2% 0.09kPa
07:00
-6.1°C 0.15°C -1.9°C - 2% 0.15kPa
08:00
-5.4°C 0.19°C 2.2°C - 4% 0.3kPa
09:00
-4.8°C 0.19°C 5.2°C - 5% 0.46kPa
10:00
-5.3°C 0.19°C 7.4°C - 1% 0.61kPa
11:00
-5.2°C 0.17°C 8.5°C - 5% 0.69kPa
12:00
-4.4°C 0.17°C 9.3°C - 5% 0.73kPa
13:00
-3.9°C 0.17°C 10°C - 12% 0.78kPa
14:00
-3.8°C 0.17°C 11°C - 9% 0.88kPa
15:00
-3.5°C 0.16°C 12°C - 6% 0.92kPa
16:00
-2.1°C 0.16°C 12°C - 5% 0.87kPa
17:00
-0.3°C 0.16°C 11°C - 10% 0.74kPa
18:00
-0.3°C 0.16°C 9.2°C - 5% 0.57kPa
19:00
-0.3°C 0.16°C 4.9°C - 22% 0.27kPa
20:00
-1.4°C 0.16°C 2.5°C - 5% 0.18kPa
21:00
-2.1°C 0.16°C 1.9°C - 7% 0.18kPa
22:00
-2.7°C 0.16°C 1.4°C - 6% 0.18kPa
23:00
-2.9°C 0.16°C 1°C - 64% 0.17kPa
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 06:12 Sunset 19:25
24:00
-3°C 0.15°C 1°C - 42% 0.17kPa
01:00
-3.1°C 0.14°C 0.57°C - 68% 0.15kPa
02:00
-3°C 0.14°C 0.89°C - 69% 0.16kPa
03:00
-2.7°C 0.13°C 1°C - 100% 0.16kPa
04:00
-0.5°C 0.07°C 2.3°C - 85% 0.13kPa
05:00
-0.8°C 0.07°C 1.9°C - 32% 0.13kPa
06:00
-1.1°C 0.07°C 1.4°C - 69% 0.11kPa
07:00
0.8°C 0.07°C 3.6°C - 6% 0.15kPa
08:00
2.5°C 0.07°C 6.1°C - 94% 0.21kPa
09:00
2.8°C 0.07°C 6.4°C - 92% 0.21kPa
10:00
3.6°C 0.07°C 7°C - 85% 0.21kPa
11:00
5.5°C 0.77°C 11°C - 100% 0.44kPa
12:00
6.3°C 1.7°C 13°C - 100% 0.52kPa
13:00
6.6°C 2.7°C 14°C - 100% 0.58kPa
14:00
7.5°C 3.5°C 13°C - 100% 0.48kPa
15:00
7.3°C 3.8°C 9.3°C - 91% 0.14kPa
16:00
8.7°C 4.4°C 12°C - 100% 0.28kPa
17:00
9.8°C 5°C 14°C - 100% 0.39kPa
18:00
8.9°C 5.5°C 12°C - 100% 0.3kPa
19:00
8.9°C 5.8°C 11°C - 100% 0.19kPa
20:00
8.7°C 6°C 9.9°C - 100% 0.1kPa
21:00
7.6°C 6.1°C 7.8°C - 100% 0.02kPa
22:00
5.5°C 6.1°C 5.7°C - 100% 0.01kPa
23:00
4.3°C 5.9°C 4.5°C - 100% 0.01kPa
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 06:10 Sunset 19:26
24:00
4.1°C 5.7°C 4.3°C - 100% 0.01kPa
01:00
3.9°C 5.5°C 4.2°C - 100% 0.02kPa
02:00
3.3°C 5.3°C 3.7°C - 100% 0.02kPa
03:00
1.4°C 4.5°C 3.2°C - 96% 0.09kPa
04:00
-0.7°C 3.7°C 2.7°C - 93% 0.16kPa
05:00
-2.9°C 2.9°C 2.2°C - 89% 0.22kPa
06:00
-3.3°C 2.9°C 2.7°C - 72% 0.26kPa
07:00
-3.8°C 2.9°C 3.1°C - 55% 0.3kPa
08:00
-4.4°C 3°C 3.6°C - 38% 0.35kPa
09:00
-4.6°C 3°C 3.3°C - 43% 0.34kPa
10:00
-4.8°C 3°C 3.1°C - 48% 0.33kPa
11:00
-5°C 3°C 2.8°C - 53% 0.33kPa
12:00
-4.6°C 3°C 1.4°C - 39% 0.24kPa
13:00
-4.4°C 2.9°C 0.07°C - 25% 0.17kPa
14:00
-4.4°C 2.8°C -1.3°C - 10% 0.12kPa
15:00
-4.3°C 2.8°C -1.6°C - 8% 0.1kPa
16:00
-4.1°C 2.8°C -1.9°C - 7% 0.08kPa
17:00
-4°C 2.8°C -2.2°C - 5% 0.07kPa
18:00
-4.2°C 2.8°C -2.2°C - 5% 0.07kPa
19:00
-4.4°C 2.8°C -2.1°C - 5% 0.08kPa
20:00
-4.6°C 2.8°C -2.1°C - 5% 0.09kPa
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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