As cooler evening sets in, a large crowd enjoyed Norton, Chartier & Company at the ninth Music in the Park concert Thursday in Norway. (Mary Spera photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — A warm autumn is expected across most of the U.S. this year as AccuWeather predicts temperatures in the Upper Peninsula may range 2 to 3 degrees above normal from September through November.

In its three-month outlook, the National Weather Services sees a 45% chance of above-average temperatures through October in the U.P. and just a 20% chance of below normal.

“One of the main headlines for the late summer and early fall is the potential for widespread warmth as above-normal temperatures are favored for virtually the entire nation,” NWS forecaster Scott Handel said.

The Pacific Northwest is the only region where forec

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