Frost/Freeze — Inland Worcester, Maryland

2016-04-05 to 2016-04-06 · Inland Worcester, Maryland

Event narrative

Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 10 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.

Wider weather episode

Cold Canadian high pressure centered over the Mid-Atlantic region, resulting in a widespread, damaging freeze.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 632884. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.