Early Snowstorm Predicted For Much Of The Midwest

And yes, it's just the first week in October.
The Brainerd Dispatch is reporting:

AccuWeather.com reports the storm recently responsible for heavy rain in the Northwest will take aim at the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, bringing not only the first snowfall of the season, but also the potential for a major storm.

Dry, tranquil weather over the Central states now will not hold through the end of the week.

Lingering warmth, colliding with a push of cold air from Canada and moisture will bring snow, rain and perhaps a severe weather outbreak.

Global cooling:

Heavy snow could fall with gusty winds, from the Black Hills of South Dakota eastward to parts of northern Minnesota by week's end. Travel along I-90 in South Dakota could be especially difficult late in the week if the storm develops to its full potential.
Accumulating snow may reach just north and west of Denver, Colo. Snow is likely in Cheyenne, Wyo.

If even a mere inch of snow falls in northern Minnesota, it would be unusual for the first week in October. The average first measurable snowfall in Duluth, Minn., is not until Oct. 24.

Measurable snow would not be unprecedented, however. The earliest measurable snow for a season in Duluth occurred on Sept. 18, 1991.

And so it goes. I assume Algore is getting ready for some skiing this winter.