Its not unreasonable at all. Infact that should be the default expectation going into every mid Atlantic winter. It just serves no purpose to stress about it in August, September, and October.
Today is deplorable. It's an affront to all that is good and decent. It's pure evil.
Leaves now begin to change when once the first freeze and flakes were likely. Your grandchildren will grow to associate pumpkins with the Christmas holiday.