You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

Pumpkin spice, cooler nights, football weekends and clock changes: fall is on the horizon. But the official start of autumn isn’t about lattes or leaf piles. It comes down to astronomy. When does fall ...

Spring is usually just a date on the calendar up here, but I’m excited to see that day creeping ever closer! Before moving to Michigan, I thought there were four seasons – winter, spring, summer, and ...

After years of little snow across the Chicago area, recent record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temperatures might seem to contradict scientific reports of winters getting warmer. But climate ...

Discover the best time to plant grass seed in spring to ensure a healthy lawn. Learn about regional considerations, types of ...