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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1149 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...2026 GROWING SEASON BEGINS...

Well above normal temperatures since the beginning of March have
allowed for rapid vegetation and leaf growth across most of the
area. This is especially evident west of the Blue Ridge where
leafing is 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule.

Starting today, NWS Baltimore/Washington will begin issuing Frost
and Freeze products for all areas along and east of Interstate 81.
The median date for beginning Frost/Freeze headlines in these
areas is typically April 11.

The counties in the Allegheny Mountains have a median start date
for spring Frost/Freeze products of May 1-11. If well above
normal temperatures continue, an earlier start may be needed.

The counties where the growing season is not active are:
- In Maryland: Garrett and Allegany
- In West Virginia: Grant, Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton
- In Virginia: Highland

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