FOREST CITY AREA — Patchy frost was already being reported this Sunday morning of April 19, 2026, with widespread frost considered likely if not nearly certain by tonight. Temperatures were not expected to climb out of the 40s through the entire day, wind chills were sitting in the 30s, and isolated sprinkles or even brief snow flurries were possible from time to time through the day. The good news for residents was that the 70s were just a few short days away.
Patchy Frost Already Present This Morning — Widespread Frost Nearly Certain Tonight
The morning of April 19 kicked off with patchy frost already on the ground, an unusually cold start for mid-April. Forecasters indicated that the frost situation was expected to worsen heading into the overnight hours, with widespread frost considered likely and nearly certain to develop across the area tonight as temperatures tumbled back toward and below freezing after sunset.
The frost threat made it important for residents to protect any sensitive plants or vegetation that could be damaged by the overnight freezing conditions.
Temperatures Stuck in the 40s All Day — Wind Chills Sitting in the 30s
Despite it being April 19, temperatures were forecast to remain locked in the 40s throughout the entire day with no escape from the unusual cold. The hourly forecast showed 33 degrees at 6 AM, climbing only to 40 by 9 AM, 45 at noon, peaking at 47 by 3 PM, and dropping back to 46 by 6 PM.
Wind chills residing in the 30s made conditions feel even colder than the already below-normal air temperatures, giving the day a raw and deeply unseasonable feel that forecasters acknowledged had residents double-checking their calendars to confirm it was actually mid-April.
Snow Flurries Possible Through the Day — Variably Cloudy and Quite Chilly
Adding to the unusual nature of the day, isolated sprinkles or even brief snow flurries were identified as possible from time to time throughout Sunday. The official forecast description for the day called for variably cloudy and quite chilly conditions with an isolated sprinkle or flurry possible, an extraordinary forecast for the third week of April.
Despite the brutal cold snap dominating Sunday, forecasters delivered welcome news for residents holding out for warmth — temperatures in the 70s were expected to return within just a few short days, signaling that the unseasonable April cold would be short-lived. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest weather updates and detailed forecast coverage.
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