Why is it suddenly chilly in New York after a warm spell?
Asked by GardenerGal99
I'm in upstate New York (zone 6A) and it was really warm last weekend, so I decided to plant some beans and cucumbers. But now it's chilly again—no frost, but definitely colder than I expected. What could be causing this sudden drop in temperature? Is it ever going to warm up? I'm worried my cucumbers won't survive this cold snap. My gardening mentor at a previous community garden advised me to hold off on planting until June 1st, and it looks like they might've been right.
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Hey! I'm also in New York, but downstate. It's way colder than expected here too! My summer crops have been out for over a week and while the lows are only in the mid 40s, it's really slowing down growth. This spring has been unexpectedly chilly compared to last year, which was much warmer.
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I get you! It's pretty cold up here in northeast PA too. I heard on the news that a nor’easter is heading our way with snow expected in New England, so that could affect your weather too. I'm keeping some containers indoors just in case, hoping for the best!
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It looks like there's a polar dip affecting the northeast, including NY and PA. Definitely something to check out with NOAA for the latest updates on this unusual cold snap. Hang in there!
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