MN DNR’s Fall Color Forecast is Live!

DULUTH, Minn. — Fall Color Lovers, it’s your time of year again! The Minnesota DNR has released its fall colors forecast.

Late September to mid-October is the general peak across the Northland.

Patterns of temperature, precipitation, wind and the timing of hard freezes can impact when fall colors peak and how long they last.

These weather changes can make exact peak color forecast difficult, but if you sign up for the DNR’s Fall Forecast newsletter you can get weekly updates on the progress.

Those along the north shore don’t need to go far for a good show, Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty said “Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Byway is one of the best places to see fall colors, whether you’re going up to Gooseberry Falls or Split Rock lighthouse, you can enjoy all the beauty that nature has to offer while looking at the beautiful colors nearby.”