The Brief

Fall 2025 will be warmer and drier than average across much of the U.S., especially in the West, Southeast, and Atlantic Corridor.

Cooler and wetter conditions are expected in parts of the Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and northern states, with early snow likely.

Peak fall foliage is expected in early to mid-October, though warmer regions may see delays in seasonal changes.

Summer has finally ended, and the country will embrace autumn on Monday.

What is the autumnal equinox?

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During the autumnal equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight.

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The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because

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