Ground frost occurs when the temperature close to the ground (measured 5 cm above the natural ground level) falls below the freezing point. This can have certain damaging effects on agriculture and construction.
Ground frost occurs when the temperature close to the ground (measured 5 cm above the natural ground level) falls below the freezing point. This can have certain damaging effects on agriculture and construction.
Ground frost warnings are only issued between 15 March and 31 October and for low-lying areas (below 600 m). Ground frost also occurs in the winter, but since this is not unusual for the season, warnings are not given during the winter period.
Ground frost warnings are only issued in level 2.
The ground may freeze and plants may suffer frost damage.
A distinction is made between ‘light to moderate’ and ‘heavy’ ground frost: