Locals in the Foothills area should cover up their gardens tonight.

A frost advisory was issued at 9:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2.

It’s in effect for the following areas:

- Foothills Co. near Cayley
- Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde
- Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
- Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton
- Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
- Foothills Co. near Turner Valley and Black Diamond
- M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
- M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
- Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res

Temperatures may drop below zero tonight due to clearing skies.

People in the area can expect frosty patches and should cover plants, especially ones in frost-prone areas.