Late Frost Threatens Wine Grape Harvest in Western North Carolina
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-02-18T09:01:10.722Z
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Unseasonably warm temperatures coaxed grapevines out of dormancy across Western North Carolina in early April. Now, a late frost warning threatens to damage the nascent buds and potentially impact...
Unseasonably warm temperatures coaxed grapevines out of dormancy across Western North Carolina in early April. Now, a late frost warning threatens to damage the nascent buds and potentially impact this year's wine grape harvest. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Buncombe County and surrounding areas, effective from late Thursday night through Friday morning.
The concern is particularly acute for vineyards in low-lying areas or frost pockets, where cold air tends to acc
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