New 2026 Frost Map Tells You When It's Actually Safe to Plant

Gardeners are already looking ahead to spring. The biggest question every year: When will frost end?

The Old Farmer's Almanac just released a new Last Frost Date Map for 2026. Instead of only using historical averages, it uses long-range forecasts to predict when freezing temperatures will end this spring.

Why This Matters

Weather has become more erratic. Traditional frost dates remain trusted, but this adds another layer. Predictions differ by only a week or two from long-term averages. Sometimes earlier, sometimes on track, sometimes later.

For gardeners eager to get cool-season crops in the ground, those few days make a difference.