Frost line depth in Ascension Parish, LA
How deep the ground freezes in Ascension Parish, LA
3 in. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: Donaldsonville 4 Sw, 11.6 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.