After earlier being excluded from a Frost Advisory for most of the region, Arlington and D.C. are now said to be at risk for frost tonight.

The following was just issued by the National Weather Service.

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

Those with gardens should take steps today to protect vulnerable plants.

Frost advisories & freeze warnings have been issued across a large chunk of the forecast tonight into Tuesday morning. Low temps look to all between 31-37 degrees in most locations with sheltered valley locations falling into the 20s. Turning warmer midweek. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/KOpeUsYfxK

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) October 23, 2023

(Update at 2 p.m.) Another Frost Advisory is in effect for early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Arlington, as well as D.C. and surrounding areas in Northern Virginia, were also under a Frost Advisory Wednesday morning.

Cold temperatures overnight could kill sensitive outdoor plans if precautions are not taken, forecasters say.

New freeze warnings and frost advisories issued from 2 to 9a Thursday for Washington region.

More info: https://t.co/jOl6CnFsbQ pic.twitter.com/KZcs3NmKPO

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) October 19, 2022

More from the NWS:

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Southern Baltimore, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, St. Marys and Calvert Counties. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN…From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

The calendar says spring but mother nature has other plans.

After a chilly and windy Sunday, it could get cold enough overnight to form frost, which in turn could kill sensitive plants. That’s according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a Frost Advisory for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.

The advisory, which goes into effect at midnight and is set to lift at 9 a.m., advises residents to “take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”

More from NWS:

336 PM EDT Sun Apr 10 2022

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures around 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas, northern and central Maryland as well as northern and central Virginia.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

Chilly conditions are expected tonight and a Frost Advisory is in effect for most of the area. See the map for additional details. pic.twitter.com/De2ffVSyXA

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 11, 2022

Arlington has been added to an earlier Frost Advisory for parts of the D.C. region.

It’s going to be a cold night, with temperatures near freezing, and forecasters say those with sensitive plants outdoors should take steps to protect them.

This is the first Frost Advisory of the season for Arlington.

More from the National Weather Service:

348 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In Maryland, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Marys and Calvert Counties. In District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and King George County.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories for tonight have been expanded somewhat. Take steps to protect tender vegetation and crops. pic.twitter.com/UMlbp1jev8

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) November 2, 2021

Flickr pool photo by Michael Coffman

If your outdoor plants are especially delicate, you might want to cover them or bring them inside today.

A Frost Advisory is in effect for early morning Friday, as temperatures in Arlington are expected to dip into the 30s overnight. Arlington is on the edge of a Freeze Warning, in effect for Fairfax County and other points north and west.

Buckle up for another cold night! Lows will fall into the low to mid 30s. A freeze warning has been issued for the areas in purple with a frost advisory for areas in blue. Regardless, if you have plants you're worried about cover them or bring them indoors! pic.twitter.com/5GqQM5HHks

— Amelia Draper (@amelia_draper) April 22, 2021

More from the National Weather Service:

1203 PM EDT Thu Apr 22 2021

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Temperatures in the middle 30s are expected to result in frost formation.

* WHERE…Portions of central and southern Maryland and northern and central Virginia east of Interstate 95, including Washington DC and Baltimore MD.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

A Frost Advisory is in effect for Arlington and surrounding areas overnight tonight.

The National Weather Service says near-freezing temperatures early Friday morning could harm sensitive plants that are left uncovered.

More from NWS:

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY. * TEMPERATURES…IN THE MID 30S. * IMPACTS…FROST COULD HARM SENSITIVE OUTDOOR VEGETATION. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. TAKE STEPS NOW TO PROTECT TENDER PLANTS FROM THE COLD. &&

Frost and freeze conditions are expected across much of the area tonight. Lows will be in the 30s, except some lower 40s in the urban centers and near the bayshore. Protect any tender vegetation. pic.twitter.com/zHV3js68Cw

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) October 18, 2018

Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area are under a Frost Advisory tonight.

Temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s early Wednesday morning, potentially damaging sensitive plants.

From the National Weather Service:

… FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… * TEMPERATURES… DROPPING INTO THE MID 30S BY DAWN, ESPECIALLY AWAY FROM LARGER BODIES OF WATER AND URBAN AREAS. * IMPACTS… A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.

Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area are under a Frost Advisory tonight.

Temperatures are expected to tip into the 30s early Tuesday morning, potentially damaging sensitive plants.

From the National Weather Service:

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY. * TEMPERATURES… IN THE UPPER 30S. * IMPACTS… POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE PLANTS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIDESPREAD FROST IS EXPECTED. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.