Mar 1, 2024 - Climate
Portland may get its last frost this weekend
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Spring weather is expected soon.
- In Portland, the final frost of the season — defined as the last 32-degree day — could come as early as Saturday, according to the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.
Why it matters: Growing seasons are getting longer, up to 2.2 days on the West Coast every decade.
- Lengthening growing seasons could allow farmers to diversify crops or have multiple harvests for specific crops.
Yes, but: An extended season could limit the animals and plants in the area and encourage invasive species and weeds.
- It can also strain irrigation.