We’re in a period of relatively normal temperatures, close to normal for precipitation for the month and calendar year. We had a fair amount of precipitation in late September and early October, and soil moisture feels normal (I have planted a few shrubs recently). Vegetation looks pretty normal—late flowers are blooming up a storm, vegetation is green (no first frost yet). Deciduous tree leaves are changing color and falling. Springs and creeks seem to have a fairly normal level of water for the time of year.