A climatology of late-spring freezes in the northeastern United States.

Brian Potter; Thomas W. Cate

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-204

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A climatology of late-spring freezes in the northeastern United States.

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Authors:

Brian Potter, Thomas W. Cate

Year:

1999

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-204

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-204. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 35 p.

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Abstract

Presents maps of late-spring freeze characteristics for the northeastern and north central United States based on heat-sum thresholds and historic climate data. Discusses patterns seen in the maps. Provides examples and ways these maps could be used by resource managers and research scientists.

Keywords

freeze, climate

Citation

Potter, Brian E.; Cate, Thomas W. 1999. A climatology of late-spring freezes in the northeastern United States. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-204. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 35 p.