Despite the temperature being above freezing (by 0.2 degrees) we have now had our first frost. Cars, plants and grass all have a coating of what looks like sparkling diamonds. I did cover the peppers last night after the wind died down, and they are probably all right, but I won't know for sure until later. This, like every year, was inevitable.. The prognosticators are predicting additional frosts for the next couple of nights, so the covers are going to need to be kept close at hand. I fear that before this series is over we will have the killing frost or freeze where no amount of cover will save the plants and the growing season will be over. Next year will be a better year, we hope. I guess what we need will be more April showers to allow the ground to dry out in May so the planting can be done by Memorial day. Pardon my rank opinion, but I can hope can't I?
Low Temperature: 32.2
Barometric Pressure: 29.61 in. Hg
Relative Humidity: 90%
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0
Wind Chill: N/A
Dew Point: 29.3
Precipitation: None
Amount: 0.00 inches

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