FREEZE ALERT!
Freezing Weather and Tree Planting Can Be a Deadly Combination
This weekend will bring the first significant freezing event of the winter season. Freezing weather can have a detrimental effect on seedling vigor and survival both in the nursery beds and after planting. This is particularly true when warm days (60’s and 70’s) are followed by quickly falling temperatures going well below freezing as is forecast in many southern areas this weekend.
It is best to shutdown planting at least one day before the freezing event. After the event has passed, planting can be resumed. Be aware that these freeze events can also be accompanied by high, desiccating winds. Carefully monitor seedlings planted immediately before a severe temperature drop as well. Signs of damage will usually appear within two weeks. Still, don’t panic! Many times, seedlings will recover. If not, replanting may be necessary.
Below are some minimum temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service as of noon, January 4, 2017. Please be alert and take precautions where necessary.
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Minimum Temperatures (F) |
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| City |
State |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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| Little Rock |
Arkansas |
19 |
19 |
21 |
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| Lufkin |
Texas |
26 |
24 |
30 |
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| Monroe |
Louisiana |
24 |
22 |
26 |
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| Jackson |
Mississippi |
25 |
22 |
24 |
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| Montgomery |
Alabama |
31 |
24 |
23 |
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| Macon |
Georgia |
38 |
24 |
22 |
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| Atlanta |
Georgia |
31 |
20 |
18 |
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| Albany |
Georgia |
42 |
27 |
26 |
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| Savannah |
Georgia |
46 |
27 |
24 |
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| Tallahassee |
Florida |
45 |
29 |
27 |
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| Summerville |
S.C. |
38 |
22 |
18 |
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| Columbia |
S.C. |
20 |
17 |
22 |
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| Raleigh |
N.C. |
29 |
17 |
8 |
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| Fayetteville |
N.C. |
32 |
17 |
13 |
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| Richmond |
Virginia |
23 |
15 |
7 |
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