WEATHER

Scientists say climate change and El Niño will contribute.

The first now flurries of the season fell past bright autumn leaves as November begins.

A new seasonal outlook shows southern New England could have an unseasonable winter, with federal forecasters predicting that temperatures and precipitation levels are “leaning above'' normal for the region.

Dam operators says they did what they could, but their ability to prevent flooding is limited.

A western Massachusetts fruit and vegetable distributor said some of the farms it works with are seeing up to 50% less output.

A wet summer and warmer temperatures can affect when trees decide to stop producing key nutrients that cause their leaves to change color.

Temperatures in western Massachusetts are expected to hit the nineties later this week, but will cool off by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Western Massachusetts residents grappled with the heat on Friday as temperatures hit the low 90s.

The UMass Extension, which works with local farmers, has been assisting those affected by the floods.

John Briggs , the director of the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District, said in addition to the usual mosquitoes the area sees in the summer, others are immerging from areas where flooding has taken place.