Frost dates for 83611Cascade, ID
Frost is possible in any month near Cascade, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Deadwood Lodge, ID station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | — | — | 16 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 32 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 63 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83611 is matched to the NOAA station Deadwood Lodge, ID, 26.1 km away, at 5,948 ft elevation (620 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood Lodge, ID (used) | 5,948 ft | — | — |
| Yellowpine, ID | 5,050 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 11 |
| Cascade 1 Nw, ID | 4,896 ft | May 30 | Sep 19 |
| Mccall Ap, ID | 5,013 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 10 |
Frost dates near Cascade
- Donnelly, ID 83615 · last May 30, first Sep 19
- Yellow Pine, ID 83677 · last Jun 12, first Sep 11
- Lake Fork, ID 83635 · last Jun 10, first Sep 10
- McCall, ID 83638 · last Jun 22, first Sep 2
- New Meadows, ID 83654 · last —, first —
- Warren, ID 83671 · last —, first —
- Mesa, ID 83643 · last May 10, first Oct 2
- Council, ID 83612 · last May 10, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cascade, ID?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Deadwood Lodge, ID), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Cascade, ID?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.