Climate change leading to shifting seasons and longer summers

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SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- Summer may be winding down, but the recent warmth tells a different story. Due to climate change, summer is extending while other seasons are being squeezed. This trend has been apparent in Michiana in recent years.

Historically, our last 80s-degree day falls around Oct. 5. However, in four of the past five years, temperatures have remained warm well beyond that date--2022 being the exception. According to Climate Central, summer temperatures have extended roughly 10 days later into fall since 1970. Additionally, autumn itself has warmed by an average of 2.4° for hundreds to cities across the U.S. Pollution trapping heat near the surface is largely driving th