States Enjoy Extra Warmth as Fall Freeze Holds Off
• Unseasonably warm temperatures are delaying the first freeze in many U.S. states, particularly in the central region.
• The delayed freeze extends the growing season but also worsens allergy seasons and prolongs pest activity.
• This shift in weather patterns highlights broader climate change concerns and impacts agriculture and public health.
Unusually warm temperatures delay first freeze significantly
Many states are experiencing unusually warm temperatures this fall, leading to a significant delay in the first freeze of the season. In central states like Kansas and Missouri, temperatures remain unseasonably high, deviating from historical norms. Data indicates that the first freeze is occurring approximately 12 days later compared to the 1970s, a trend with various ecological and agricultural implications.
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