Normal First Freeze Information

Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

First Freeze Normals
	Normal First Autumn 32° or Lower	First Freeze Date Last Year (2021)
Chicago (O'Hare)	October 19	November 2
Rockford	October 13	October 23

First Freeze Records
	Earliest First Autumn 32° or Lower	Latest First Autumn 32° or Lower
Chicago	September 22, 1995 (32°)	November 24, 1931 (30°)
Rockford	September 13, 1975 (32°)	November 11, 2016 (32°)