First Fall Frost Predictions for 25 Locations in Colorado

Grand Junction, as well as parts of the Western Slope, are still experiencing near triple-digit summer heat. Yet some areas in Colorado are already approaching their first seasonal frost of the year

Here's a look at 25 locations in Colorado, and the day that the Farmer's Almanac believes each one will see the first frost of fall. Believe it or not, some locations in our state have already experienced a first frost during July.

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2025 Old Farmer's Almanac

If you are looking for a break from the Grand Junction heat, you might be wondering when the winter forecast will be released from the Old Farmer's Almanac. It won't be long. The 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac will be released at the end of August and will contain detailed information for the winter of 2024 into 2025. Tap this link to be able to order your copy which comes out on August 26th.

Conditions that Cause Frost

Communities see their first frost of the year once the air temperature drops to between 36 and 32 degrees which causes ice crystals to form or surfaces. The first freeze occurs when air temperatures drop below 32 degrees.

The Chill of an Early Frost in Colorado

Fraser, Colorado, at 8,500 feet, sometimes experiences its first frost of the year by the middle of July. Communities like Breckenridge and Leadville are also part of a handful of places that can see frost in July, while communities like Gunnison can experience frost year-round.

First Fall Frost Predictions for 25 Locations in Colorado

The Farmer's Almanac is forecasting the first fall frost of 2024 for multiple locations around the Centennial State. Find out when Grand Junction, Delta, and Montrose can expect the first frost of the season in the months ahead.

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KEEP GOING: 10 Things You Should Never Do At A Colorado Corn Maze

Colorado is home to some of the largest and most popular corn mazes in America. As you get ready for some family fun this fall, remember there are ten things you should never do inside a corn maze.

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LOOK: When Colorado Cities Can Expect First Snow Fall?

When can we expect the first snowfall in Colorado? According to the National Weather Service, the mean date for the first measurable snow in the state of Colorado is October 18th. Oddly, the actual first snows in the state rarely fall on that date.

Here's a look at a number of records for the earliest measurable snowfalls around Colorado. Information comes courtesy of the National Weather Service, Extreme Weather Watch, and 9News.

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