8 Things to Finish This Week Before Rochester’s First Freeze

Don't look now, but Rochester's first freeze of the season might be coming this week... I know, I know, I'm not ready either, but we knew it was coming.

It's currently 80 degrees as I write this so it's adding extra insult to injury and it makes it hard to believe that the first freeze may be coming in a few days. But that's what The Weather Channel is predicting as of now.

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When is Rochester, MN's First Freeze

The forecast is showing we could get our first freeze Friday night (the 16th) into Saturday morning (the 17th) with lows predicted to hit 32 degrees exactly.

That means it's time to get things ready before the first freeze hits. The winter prepping checklist can't wait much longer, unfortunately.

What You Need to Do Before the First Freeze Hits Rochester

Ok, certain winter prepping items can wait a little bit. For example, you don't need to find your shovel just yet. We might get our first freeze in a few days, but it won't stay there.

However, some things do need to get done before the first freeze for the benefit of your garden and for your comfort. Let's dive into the 8 things that you should do this week.

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By the way, speaking of colder weather, have you been paying attention to the clues Mother Nature has been giving us? There are certain signs that can indicate we could be in for a rough winter.