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Rule Morning Frost

Killington - Morning Frost - New England, USA

Killington, Vermont, 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
Time Window 88% failing
Wind Speed 65% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Soil Temperature8.3°C
Dew Point5.8°C (moderate dew point)
Wind Speed4.0m/s (calm conditions)
Cloud Cover100%

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Times shown in America/New_York

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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
0matching hours in the next 80 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
Sun, May 24
24:000%1.7m/s
01:000%2m/s
02:000%1.7m/s
03:000%1.7m/s
04:000%1.7m/s
05:000%1.5m/s
06:000%1.6m/s
07:000%2m/s
08:000%3m/s
09:000%4m/s
10:000%4.6m/s
11:000%5.1m/s
12:000.8%4.8m/s
13:000.8%4.5m/s
14:001%4.2m/s
15:001%3.7m/s
16:001%3m/s
17:001.2%2.7m/s
18:001%2.8m/s
19:001.2%2.5m/s
20:001.2%2m/s
21:001.2%1.9m/s
22:001.2%1.9m/s
23:001.2%2m/s
Mon, May 25
24:001.2%1.9m/s
01:001.2%1.9m/s
02:001.4%1.6m/s
03:001.2%1.7m/s
04:001.4%1.2m/s
05:001.4%1.5m/s
06:001.4%1.4m/s
07:001.4%1.5m/s
08:001.4%1.5m/s
09:001.4%1.1m/s
10:001.4%1.2m/s
11:001.4%1.1m/s
12:001.4%1.6m/s
13:001.6%1.7m/s
14:002.6%1.7m/s
15:003%2.2m/s
16:003%2.3m/s
17:003%2.3m/s
18:003%2.4m/s
19:000%1.7m/s
20:000%1.4m/s
21:000%1.2m/s
22:000%0.76m/s
23:000%0.42m/s
Tue, May 26
24:000%0.63m/s
01:000%0.84m/s
02:000%0.64m/s
03:001.6%0.59m/s
04:001.6%0.42m/s
05:001.6%0.37m/s
06:002%0.27m/s
07:002.3%0.7m/s
08:003.6%0.46m/s
09:000%0.73m/s
10:000%0.93m/s
11:000%1.3m/s
12:000%1.8m/s
13:000%2.8m/s
14:000%3.8m/s
15:000%3.3m/s
16:000%2.8m/s
17:000%2.3m/s
18:000%2.1m/s
19:000%2m/s
20:000%1.9m/s
21:000%1.8m/s
22:000%1.7m/s
23:000%1.6m/s
Wed, May 27
24:000%1.5m/s
01:000%1.4m/s
02:000%1.3m/s
03:000%1.8m/s
04:000%2.2m/s
05:000%2.7m/s
06:000%2.9m/s
07:000%3.1m/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
Sun, May 24 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 20:18
09:00
5.8°C 8.3°C 6.3°C - 100% 0.03kPa
10:00
5.5°C 8.2°C 6°C - 100% 0.03kPa
11:00
5.2°C 8.1°C 5.7°C - 100% 0.03kPa
12:00
4.4°C 7.9°C 5°C - 100% 0.04kPa
13:00
4.2°C 7.8°C 4.6°C - 100% 0.03kPa
14:00
4.1°C 7.7°C 4.7°C - 100% 0.03kPa
15:00
4.3°C 7.5°C 4.7°C - 100% 0.03kPa
16:00
4.2°C 7.4°C 4.5°C - 100% 0.02kPa
17:00
4.6°C 7.3°C 4.9°C - 100% 0.02kPa
18:00
4.7°C 7.2°C 4.9°C - 100% 0.01kPa
19:00
4.6°C 7.1°C 4.8°C - 100% 0.01kPa
20:00
4.6°C 7°C 4.7°C - 100% 0.01kPa
21:00
4.5°C 6.9°C 4.6°C - 100% 0.01kPa
22:00
4.4°C 6.7°C 4.5°C - 100% 0.01kPa
23:00
4.4°C 6.6°C 4.4°C - 100% 0kPa
Mon, May 25 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 20:19
24:00
4.4°C 6.5°C 4.5°C - 100% 0kPa
01:00
4.5°C 6.5°C 4.6°C - 100% 0kPa
02:00
4.7°C 6.4°C 4.8°C - 100% 0kPa
03:00
4.9°C 6.3°C 4.9°C - 100% 0kPa
04:00
4.9°C 6.3°C 5°C - 100% 0kPa
05:00
5.2°C 6.2°C 5.2°C - 100% 0kPa
06:00
5.3°C 6.1°C 5.4°C - 100% 0kPa
07:00
5.6°C 6.1°C 5.7°C - 100% 0kPa
08:00
6°C 6.1°C 6.1°C - 100% 0.01kPa
09:00
6.9°C 6.1°C 7°C - 100% 0.01kPa
10:00
7.3°C 6.1°C 7.4°C - 100% 0.01kPa
11:00
8.1°C 6.1°C 8.3°C - 100% 0.01kPa
12:00
10°C 6.3°C 11°C - 100% 0.05kPa
13:00
11°C 6.4°C 12°C - 100% 0.1kPa
14:00
12°C 6.7°C 14°C - 100% 0.26kPa
15:00
12°C 7°C 16°C - 100% 0.43kPa
16:00
12°C 7.3°C 17°C - 100% 0.49kPa
17:00
12°C 7.6°C 17°C - 100% 0.51kPa
18:00
12°C 7.9°C 16°C - 100% 0.45kPa
19:00
12°C 8.2°C 15°C - 100% 0.26kPa
20:00
11°C 8.2°C 12°C - 100% 0.05kPa
21:00
10°C 8.2°C 10°C - 100% 0.03kPa
22:00
9.3°C 8.2°C 9.7°C - 85% 0.03kPa
23:00
8.6°C 8.2°C 9.1°C - 99% 0.03kPa
Tue, May 26 Sunrise 05:16 Sunset 20:20
24:00
8.2°C 8.1°C 8.7°C - 100% 0.04kPa
01:00
7.9°C 8.2°C 8.5°C - 97% 0.05kPa
02:00
7.5°C 8.1°C 8.2°C - 100% 0.05kPa
03:00
7.4°C 8°C 8.2°C - 100% 0.06kPa
04:00
7.5°C 8°C 8.3°C - 100% 0.06kPa
05:00
7.3°C 7.9°C 8.2°C - 100% 0.06kPa
06:00
7.7°C 7.9°C 8.8°C - 100% 0.08kPa
07:00
9.4°C 7.9°C 11°C - 100% 0.14kPa
08:00
10°C 8°C 14°C - 100% 0.29kPa
09:00
10°C 8.2°C 17°C - 94% 0.68kPa
10:00
9.7°C 8.6°C 20°C - 31% 1.1kPa
11:00
9.4°C 9°C 21°C - 0% 1.3kPa
12:00
9.2°C 9.4°C 22°C - 0% 1.5kPa
13:00
9°C 9.9°C 23°C - 0% 1.6kPa
14:00
9.1°C 10°C 23°C - 0% 1.6kPa
15:00
12°C 11°C 20°C - 0% 0.97kPa
16:00
13°C 12°C 17°C - 0% 0.47kPa
17:00
13°C 12°C 14°C - 0% 0.11kPa
18:00
13°C 12°C 14°C - 4% 0.09kPa
19:00
13°C 12°C 13°C - 8% 0.07kPa
20:00
12°C 12°C 13°C - 13% 0.05kPa
21:00
12°C 12°C 13°C - 13% 0.05kPa
22:00
12°C 12°C 12°C - 13% 0.05kPa
23:00
12°C 12°C 12°C - 14% 0.04kPa
Wed, May 27 Sunrise 05:15 Sunset 20:21
24:00
12°C 12°C 14°C - 21% 0.13kPa
01:00
13°C 12°C 15°C - 28% 0.23kPa
02:00
13°C 12°C 17°C - 36% 0.35kPa
03:00
14°C 12°C 17°C - 48% 0.4kPa
04:00
14°C 12°C 18°C - 61% 0.45kPa
05:00
14°C 12°C 18°C - 73% 0.51kPa
06:00
14°C 13°C 19°C - 74% 0.67kPa
07:00
14°C 13°C 21°C - 75% 0.86kPa
08:00
13°C 13°C 22°C - 76% 1.1kPa
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