Name: Are ticks active in winter? The tick temperature test
Uploaded: 2026-10-30T14:56:55.953Z
Duration: 33 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Ticks can stay active in fall and winter, especially when there's no snow and temps hit 45 degrees. Here’s what you need to know:

ByCaroline AylwardandRob Shackelford•

October 30, 2026

Updated: October 30, 2026, 12:12 pm EDTPublished: October 30, 2026, 10:58 am EDT

Ticks can stay active even after the first frost. If there's no snow on the ground and temps reach 45 degrees, check yourself and loved ones after time outdoors.