Normal First Freeze Information

Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. 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°)