Should Squash Be Harvested Before A Hard Freeze

Question From: J. May - IOWA
Q: We are suppose to have a hard freeze tonight and about 100+squash to bring in. we were wondering if they needed to be harvested today before the hard freeze? I have asked my mother-in-law and several others and no one really knows. Please reply if you have time.

A:

If you are talking about winter squash, they should be okay. Summer squash will not. Happy Yardening, Nancy