| Term: | Freeze |
| Definition: |
A freeze is when the surface air temperature is expected to be 32 NOAA-NWS
Change from a liquid to a solid. AustraliaBoM The condition that exists when, over a widespread area, the surface temperature of the air remains below freezing (0C) for a sufficient time to constitute the characteristic feature of the weather. This is a general term, and the time period necessary is usually considered to be two or more days; only the hardiest herbaceous crops survive. It differs from a dry freeze or black frost, for these terms are usually used to describe purely local freezing due to chilling of the surface air by rapid radiation from a restricted portion of the earth. AMSglossary GCW |