You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

Pumpkin spice, cooler nights, football weekends and clock changes: fall is on the horizon. But the official start of autumn isn’t about lattes or leaf piles. It comes down to astronomy. The autumn ...

As autumn’s chill creeps into the Pacific Northwest, there’s no better time to sink into Oregon’s natural hot springs. On a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara ...

September's sweater-weather chill and the changing leaf colors are a sign that the first day of fall is here. Here's what to know about the autumnal equinox, fall foliage forecast map for 2025, and ...

Autumn is synonymous with a lot of things. Like back to school, football season, Halloween and pumpkin spice everything. The days get shorter, the weather cools off, weekends are spent apple picking ...

After years of little snow across the Chicago area, recent record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temperatures might seem to contradict scientific reports of winters getting warmer. But climate ...

Some perennials can't handle cold weather well; they don't remain attractive after the first frost, and the cold can lead to recurrent problems with pests and diseases. Cutting back these perennials ...

As we begin to see the end of September, the fall equinox is here to signal the end of summer 2025. Welcoming the fall season and bidding adieu to summer, the fall equinox will be happening on Monday, ...

After years of little snow across the Chicago area, recent record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temperatures might seem to contradict scientific reports of winters getting warmer. But climate ...