Meteorologist Michelle Grossman

Summer 2007 has bid us adieu. Time to pack away the bathing suits, shorts and flip-flops for another season. Fall officially arrived this morning at 5:51 a.m. EDT. Can you feel the change? Well, many spots along the West Coast and in the Intermountain West must have gotten the memo because temperatures will take a fairly big departure from normal today. Also a strong system, more typical of late autumn , will bring snow to parts of Montana and Idaho. If you can believe that?! But snow is only expected in the higher elevations, 6000ft +. Thank you... baby steps to fall weather, please.

So, I was feeling torn, this morning, about the first day of fall. You could say even a teeny-tiny bit down; since I'm a summer weather enthusiast. But then I got an email from my Mom that read, "I love that graphic, especially since fall is my favorite season. Cozy." The graphic she is referring to is a First Day Of Fall graphic we used on air this morning and she is so right. Of course, she's right. Mom's are always right. But there is just something so cozy about the fall season.

As the graphic shows, fall is here.

For me, autumn, conjures up images of hot apple cider, pumpkin patches, and brilliantly colored leaves lining the trees. It reminds me of the comfort of a blazing fireplace, baking cookies, and the excitement of a good afternoon NFL football game. Alright, so maybe these thoughts are a little idealistic (nothing wrong with that) but fall really does bring on a sense of slowing down and enjoying things around year, at least for the next few months. So, tell me, what you love most about the fall season.