Frost/Freeze — Inland Worcester, Maryland

2016-04-10 · Inland Worcester, Maryland

Event narrative

Freezing temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 4 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 settled over the region on the morning of April 10, resulting in a widespread, damaging freeze. This was the second freeze in less than one week during the growing season.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 632913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.