ALL FALL DOWN

Dan sent me this amazing photo of autumn in all her glory, taken close to where he lives, in Chicago (or is it near Chicago, Dan?).
The leaf colours are particularly spectacular this year....there's a reason for it (too much rain? not enough rain? wrong kind of sun?) but I can't remember what it is.
What's it like where you are?Oh, and I'm playing word games over at ihearts presents - so do come and join in.