Unseasonable Warmth Delays Illinois Fall Transition
Unseasonable Warmth Delays Illinois Fall Transition
US · Published Oct 11, 2025
Unseasonably warm temperatures in Illinois are delaying the usual fall transition.
The warmth is disrupting crop maturation and altering expectations for vibrant fall foliage.
Farmers and residents are awaiting cooler temperatures to ensure a successful harvest and better leaf color changes.
Illinois experiences delay in fall transition
Unseasonable warmth is causing a delay in the fall transition across Illinois, as daytime temperatures remain unusually high for this time of year. This late-season warmth is disrupting the typical seasonal shift, impacting crop maturation and altering expectations for leaf color changes and harvest timing statewide.
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