Whatcom Ag Monthly

Cold hardiness is a dynamic process that strongly depends on air temperatures. As temperatures cool down in the fall, buds gradually acclimate and gain cold hardiness. In contrast, as temperatures rise in the late winter and spring, buds deacclimate and start losing hardiness.

If you utilize WSU’s AgWeatherNet, there is new web portal that will be launched on February 15, 2026. Come learn how to use it during a webinar on February 17, 2026.