Frost line depth in Jefferson County, NY
How deep the ground freezes in Jefferson County, NY
43 in. Dig to 43 in, just below the frost. Nearest NOAA station: Watertown Intl Ap, 1.6 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.