Is Sweater Weather Coming Early In Illinois This Autumn?

The latest edition of the Farmer's Almanac just dropped, and it's about as predictable as one of their weather forecasts. We have no idea if we can believe what they're selling for this coming fall in Illinois.

Cooler and Drier Fall Predicted for Rockford and Chicago

That's because the Farmer's Almanac predicts this fall will be cooler and drier than what we typically experience during those months in northern and central Illinois. What that means is Rockford and Chicago are in for some sweater weather earlier than expected. The Farmer's Almanac predicts rain in September and October, with an expected rainfall amount approximately half an inch lower than usual.

How This Year’s Forecast Compares to Last Year

This new season outlook from the Farmer's Almanac is different from last year's, which was cold and wet. If you lived in Illinois this past year, you may recall that it didn't happen. Before you want to dismiss the Farmer's Almanac, they're the first to admit that they do their best to predict what the future weather will look like, but they're not perfect.

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If you've ever read anything from the Farmer's Almanac, you already know not to take what they say too seriously. It's like Nostradamus' predictions; we all know it's a bunch of hooey, but it's still fun to see if the predictions come true.

NOAA Disagrees: Expect a Warmer Autumn in Illinois

Meanwhile, the cats at NOAA are predicting warmer-than-average temperatures in Illinois throughout October. Let's just hope Illinois' mild fall forecast keeps us far away from scenes like the ones in this gallery.

LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

Gallery Credit: KATELYN LEBOFF

LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

Gallery Credit: Anuradha Varanasi

Source: Sweater Weather Might Hit Illinois Early This Year, Says Farmer’s Almanac