Conditions were pleasant and mild across Central New York during the first 11 days of October.  The weather took a turn for the colder on October 12 and that cool weather continued right through to the end of the month.  Temperatures were close to 1 degree cooler than normal with an average reading of 50 degrees.  Readings ranged from 84 degrees on October 9 to 30 degrees on October 26.  October was soggy with rain falling on 24 of 31 days.  The month's rainfall tally was 4.19", about 3/4 of an inch greater than normal.  The rainy weather was one of several factors that led to a dull fall foliage season across the region. A cold front produced a 48 mph wind gust on October 15.  Only a trace of snow was recorded during October.