Ilearned from my parents that the first day of frost is important to know especially if you grow tomatoes. There are other reasons, too, that you may want to be aware of the first date of frost that was just predicted by the old-school weather geniuses at Farmer's Almanac.
Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the first date of frost for decades
This is the "Old" Farmer's Almanac we're talking about and not the "New" one. I have a hard time telling them apart, but that's not important here. What is vital is their new prediction of when Illinois will see the first frost for Fall 2025. The answer depends on exactly where in Illinois you live. For Chicago , they say you'll have to wait until November 1, 2025 for the first frosty day. I bet Lake Michigan will have something to say ab