Frost advisory in effect for northern Kawarthas region for early Monday morning

Temperatures will drop close to freezing in northern Peterborough County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands

Frost on the leaves of a plant. (Stock photo)

Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory in the northern Kawarthas region for early Monday morning (September 8).

The frost advisory is in effect for northern Peterborough County, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.

Patchy frost is expected overnight as temperatures drop to near the freezing mark by 6 a.m. Temperatures will rise to the double digits by late morning.

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Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas, and take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

Environment Canada issues frost advisories when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.