Asheville Apple Orchards Brace for Damaging Late Frost
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-03-13T13:00:38.510Z
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A forecast of below-freezing temperatures tonight and early tomorrow has apple orchard owners in Buncombe County worried. Unseasonably warm weather in March caused many trees to bud early, leaving...
A forecast of below-freezing temperatures tonight and early tomorrow has apple orchard owners in Buncombe County worried. Unseasonably warm weather in March caused many trees to bud early, leaving them vulnerable to frost damage.
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for the region, predicting temperatures as low as 28 degrees in some areas. The cold threatens the delicate blossoms that are crucial for a successful apple harvest later this year.
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