Frost advisory issued for Grande Prairie area

Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview forecast area Tuesday, as temperatures are expected to drop near the freezing point overnight.

The weather office suggests residents should cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

Environment Canada issues frost advisories when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

An advisory has also been issued in the Peace River-Fairview-High Prairie-Manning forecast area, as well as Fox Creek and Whitecourt.