Morning Frost - New England, USA
Frost forecast for New England. Track first frost on fall foliage, sugar maple frost, stone wall crystals.
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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.
Location status
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Bar Harbor
InactiveGateway to Acadia National Park with Thunder Hole wave drama and Bass Harbor Head lighthouse
Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
Right now: Time Window: Outside time window
2 opportunities in next 10 days
North Conway
InactiveWhite Mountains hub with Kancamagus Highway fall foliage and valley fog photography
North Conway, New Hampshire, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (1.8m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Stowe
InactiveVermont village with white church steeple framed by Mount Mansfield and peak foliage
Stowe, Vermont, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (2.9m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
Cape Cod
InactiveAtlantic peninsula with Race Point lighthouse, Highland Light, and coastal storm photography
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (4.9m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
Kennebunkport
InactiveSouthern Maine coast with rocky shores, harbors, and maritime village character
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (4.3m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
Franconia
InactiveWhite Mountains notch with covered bridges, waterfalls, and mountain mist conditions
Franconia, New Hampshire, United States
Right now: Time Window: Outside time window
Bretton Woods
InactiveMount Washington Hotel with Presidential Range alpenglow and autumn mountain landscapes
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (2.0m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Burlington
InactiveLake Champlain sunsets with Adirondack mountain backdrop and fall color reflections
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (1.8m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Killington
InactiveGreen Mountains region with ski resort views and peak fall foliage at elevation
Killington, Vermont, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (3.7m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
Bennington
InactiveSouthern Vermont covered bridges, historic villages, and Taconic Range mountain photography
Bennington, Vermont, United States
Right now: Wind Speed too high (3.2m/s, ≤ 1.5m/s)
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