This time of year it could very well need an adjustment. But better to check the relief before just adjusting it.
Put a capo on the first fret (or just hold the low E down with your finger) and then hold down at the 14th fret. Look to see if there's a little gap at the 7th fret between the string and the fret... there should be just a little gap (measure it with feeler gauges if you have them).
If the fret is touching the string, you're going to need a bit more relief, and you'll want to loosen the truss rod slightly without forcing anything.
There are some debates about how much relief is the right amount, and it depends on your playing style a bit, but there should definitely be SOME gap there.
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