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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 99% failing
Time Window 88% failing
Wind Speed 60% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Soil Temperature4.5°C
Dew Point-5.1°C (low dew point)
Wind Speed1.9m/s (calm conditions)
Cloud Cover16%

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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 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
Sun, Apr 19
04:000%2m/s
05:000%1.9m/s
06:000%1.5m/s
07:000%1.2m/s
08:000%1.8m/s
09:001.4%1.1m/s
10:001.2%2.4m/s
11:001.2%1.9m/s
12:001.4%1.2m/s
13:001.2%2.1m/s
14:001.4%1.3m/s
15:001.2%1.7m/s
16:001.2%2m/s
17:0013%2.2m/s
18:0013%2.3m/s
19:0013%2.1m/s
20:0013%2m/s
21:0011%3m/s
22:0026%3.3m/s
23:0026%2.9m/s
Mon, Apr 20
24:0030%3.4m/s
01:0030%2.9m/s
02:0028%2.4m/s
03:0030%3.2m/s
04:0028%1.9m/s
05:0015%1.7m/s
06:0013%1.8m/s
07:0015%3m/s
08:0026%3.7m/s
09:0029%3.9m/s
10:0028%3.6m/s
11:0037%3.1m/s
12:0037%3m/s
13:0037%3.5m/s
14:0037%3.7m/s
15:0028%4.1m/s
16:0028%3.3m/s
17:0028%3.2m/s
18:0028%3.1m/s
19:0037%2.4m/s
20:0028%1.1m/s
21:0045%0.58m/s
22:0043%0.94m/s
23:0043%1.2m/s
Tue, Apr 21
24:0043%1.2m/s
01:0043%1.5m/s
02:0043%1.5m/s
03:0043%1.5m/s
04:0043%1.4m/s
05:0043%1.4m/s
06:0043%1.4m/s
07:0050%0.97m/s
08:0063%1.1m/s
09:0053%1.4m/s
10:0046%2.2m/s
11:0055%2.8m/s
12:0044%3.1m/s
13:0041%3.5m/s
14:0037%3.8m/s
15:0037%3.9m/s
16:0037%4.1m/s
17:0040%4m/s
18:0040%2.9m/s
19:0046%2.1m/s
20:0046%2m/s
21:0046%2.1m/s
22:0046%2m/s
23:0046%1.9m/s
Wed, Apr 22
24:0037%1.9m/s
01:0026%1.9m/s
02:0024%1.6m/s
03:0024%1.5m/s
04:0037%1.8m/s
05:0039%1.4m/s
06:0039%1.3m/s
07:0039%1.1m/s
08:0039%0.9m/s
09:0043%0.94m/s
10:0043%0.87m/s
11:0047%1.1m/s
12:0059%1.5m/s
13:0057%2.1m/s
14:0058%2.4m/s
15:0030%2m/s
16:0032%1.6m/s
17:0028%1.3m/s
18:0024%1m/s
19:0026%0.76m/s
20:0026%0.51m/s
21:0026%0.66m/s
22:0024%0.81m/s
23:0024%0.95m/s
Thu, Apr 23
24:0029%1.5m/s
01:0036%2.1m/s
02:0052%2.7m/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
Mon, Apr 20 Sunrise 06:00 Sunset 19:40
04:00
-5.1°C 4.5°C -4°C - 16% 0.04kPa
05:00
-5.3°C 4.5°C -5°C - 95% 0.01kPa
06:00
-4.8°C 4.5°C -4.4°C - 98% 0.01kPa
07:00
-4.8°C 4.5°C -2.8°C - 99% 0.07kPa
08:00
-5.5°C 4.2°C -2.2°C - 94% 0.11kPa
09:00
-5.2°C 4°C -1.3°C - 76% 0.14kPa
10:00
-5.7°C 3.8°C -0.16°C - 100% 0.2kPa
11:00
-5.4°C 3.8°C 0.77°C - 100% 0.24kPa
12:00
-6.1°C 3.7°C 0.46°C - 100% 0.24kPa
13:00
-6.2°C 3.7°C 1.5°C - 100% 0.3kPa
14:00
-6.3°C 3.6°C 0.77°C - 100% 0.26kPa
15:00
-4.5°C 3.6°C 0.57°C - 100% 0.2kPa
16:00
-3.6°C 3.4°C -0.006°C - 100% 0.14kPa
17:00
-4.8°C 3.3°C 0.05°C - 100% 0.19kPa
18:00
-6.1°C 3.1°C -0.42°C - 97% 0.2kPa
19:00
-5.6°C 3°C -1.3°C - 93% 0.15kPa
20:00
-5.7°C 3°C -4°C - 99% 0.06kPa
21:00
-6.4°C 3°C -4.7°C - 5% 0.05kPa
22:00
-7°C 3°C -5.6°C - 5% 0.04kPa
23:00
-7.4°C 3°C -5.8°C - 4% 0.04kPa
Tue, Apr 21 Sunrise 05:58 Sunset 19:41
24:00
-7.5°C 3°C -6°C - 4% 0.04kPa
01:00
-7.8°C 3°C -6°C - 4% 0.05kPa
02:00
-7.9°C 3°C -5.9°C - 4% 0.06kPa
03:00
-8°C 3°C -6°C - 4% 0.06kPa
04:00
-8°C 3°C -6°C - 4% 0.05kPa
05:00
-7.9°C 3°C -6°C - 4% 0.05kPa
06:00
-8°C 3°C -6.1°C - 4% 0.05kPa
07:00
-7.9°C 2.9°C -3.5°C - 12% 0.13kPa
08:00
-8.8°C 2.6°C -0.63°C - 5% 0.27kPa
09:00
-9.9°C 2.6°C 1.3°C - 38% 0.38kPa
10:00
-10°C 2.6°C 2.4°C - 47% 0.44kPa
11:00
-10°C 2.6°C 3.3°C - 9% 0.5kPa
12:00
-10°C 2.6°C 4.4°C - 58% 0.55kPa
13:00
-9.6°C 2.6°C 5.2°C - 72% 0.59kPa
14:00
-8.8°C 2.6°C 5.8°C - 90% 0.61kPa
15:00
-8.3°C 2.6°C 6.2°C - 92% 0.62kPa
16:00
-8.1°C 2.6°C 6.4°C - 99% 0.63kPa
17:00
-7.9°C 2.6°C 5.9°C - 100% 0.59kPa
18:00
-5.9°C 2.6°C 5.3°C - 99% 0.49kPa
19:00
-5°C 2.6°C 3.3°C - 99% 0.35kPa
20:00
-5.1°C 2.6°C 2.5°C - 100% 0.31kPa
21:00
-4.8°C 2.5°C 2.4°C - 100% 0.3kPa
22:00
-4.6°C 2.5°C 2.1°C - 100% 0.27kPa
23:00
-4.4°C 2.4°C 2°C - 100% 0.26kPa
Wed, Apr 22 Sunrise 05:57 Sunset 19:42
24:00
-3.1°C 2.4°C 1.5°C - 100% 0.19kPa
01:00
-1°C 2.3°C 0.02°C - 100% 0.04kPa
02:00
-0.3°C 2.1°C -0.09°C - 100% 0.01kPa
03:00
0.1°C 2°C 0.35°C - 100% 0.01kPa
04:00
0.2°C 2°C 0.42°C - 100% 0.01kPa
05:00
0.3°C 1.9°C 0.52°C - 100% 0.01kPa
06:00
0.3°C 1.9°C 0.58°C - 100% 0.01kPa
07:00
0.6°C 1.8°C 0.88°C - 100% 0.01kPa
08:00
1°C 1.7°C 1.5°C - 100% 0.03kPa
09:00
1.4°C 1.7°C 2.5°C - 100% 0.06kPa
10:00
1.4°C 1.8°C 2.6°C - 100% 0.07kPa
11:00
2.1°C 1.8°C 4.8°C - 72% 0.15kPa
12:00
4°C 1.8°C 8°C - 99% 0.26kPa
13:00
4.1°C 1.8°C 7.7°C - 92% 0.23kPa
14:00
4.1°C 1.8°C 8.1°C - 62% 0.26kPa
15:00
4.2°C 2°C 7.1°C - 69% 0.19kPa
16:00
4.2°C 2.3°C 6.2°C - 77% 0.12kPa
17:00
4.2°C 2.5°C 5.3°C - 84% 0.07kPa
18:00
2.9°C 2.5°C 3.9°C - 88% 0.06kPa
19:00
1.6°C 2.4°C 2.5°C - 93% 0.05kPa
20:00
0.3°C 2.3°C 1.1°C - 98% 0.04kPa
21:00
-0.2°C 2.3°C 0.64°C - 98% 0.04kPa
22:00
-0.6°C 2.2°C 0.23°C - 99% 0.04kPa
23:00
-1°C 2.2°C -0.18°C - 100% 0.04kPa
Thu, Apr 23 Sunrise 05:55 Sunset 19:44
24:00
-1.1°C 2.2°C 0.74°C - 68% 0.08kPa
01:00
-1.2°C 2.2°C 1.7°C - 37% 0.13kPa
02:00
-1.3°C 2.2°C 2.6°C - 5% 0.18kPa
03:00
-1.5°C 2.2°C 3.8°C - 29% 0.25kPa
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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