Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

On average, central Illinois will see its first freeze around the middle of October. The first hard freeze (low of 28 degrees or below) typically occurs in late October or the first few days of November.

The following graphics are courtesy of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.

Observed date of most recent freeze

Observed date of most recent hard freeze (28 deg.)

Average date of first freeze

Average date of first hard freeze (28 deg.)

Observed date of most recent freeze. Image courtesy MRCC