Guess the Date of Rochester’s First Freeze to Win a New Furnace For Your Home

Brace Yourself... the FIRST FREEZE is Coming!

Summer has come to an end and it's time to start preparing for another MinneSNOWta winter. The good news is we've teamed up with K&S Heating to make sure you stay warm and cozy this winter with a chance to win a brand new furnace for your home!

How Does the First Freeze Furnace Giveaway Work?

It's simple! All you have to do is guess what day you think the temperature will reach 32°F or lower at the Rochester International Airport (RST) for the first time this fall. The *person who guesses the correct day of the first freeze will win a new Lennox single-stage 96% fuel-efficient gas furnace, courtesy of K&S Heating!

How to Enter

To submit your first freeze guess, open our station app, tap the 'FIRST FREEZE'  button on the home screen, and then enter your guess in the form below.

UPDATE: The Temperature officially dipped to 32°F at the Rochester International Airport for the first time this fall on October 10th at 5:54 a.m. We are in the process of selecting and notifying the winner... stay tuned!

ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest begins on 9/18/2023 and ends on 10/15/2023. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on 10/15/2023. If the temperature at the Rochester International Airport (RST) officially hits 32°F or lower before the end of the Contest, the entry period will end and all entries received prior to the date of the first freeze will be eligible.

*If multiple people guess the correct date of the first freeze, a random drawing will be held to determine the winner. See Complete Official Rules