Fall Color Report Minnesota

Minnesota State Parks and Trails will keep you current with Minnesota's fall colors! Find and share photos, view maps, and learn where to find peak foliage. Plan a trip, find a hike, and scout fall color in Minnesota with our interactive fall foliage map! Daily updates begin on September 1st. The wait is over! Autumn has officially arrived in Minnesota, which means lots of beautiful fall foliage colors! This year brings exciting changes as cooler temperatures settled in earlier than usual, painting the landscape with hints of gold and red that signal the start of leaf-peeping season.

Unlike last fall's warm September days that kept us in suspense, 2025 promises a timely and perhaps. The DNR Fall Color Finder has been revamped with exciting new features, thanks to a collaborative effort between MNIT and the DNR. Now, with improved accessibility, responsive design, and a focus on user-contributed photos, planning your fall adventures across Minnesota's parks has never been easier or more informative.

Fall Color Update for Minnesota and Wisconsin Weather.gov > Twin Cities, MN > Fall Color Update for Minnesota and Wisconsin Current Hazards Current Conditions Radar. Minnesota state parks and trails staff report the color changes they see from September through October. The reports are compiled and updated on our Fall Color Finder map every week.

MN DNR Fall Color Finder Map A fan favorite for timing the perfect fall adventures. The Fall Color Finder map is your go-to guide for chasing the rainbow in Minnesota's woodlands and prairies. Updated weekly throughout the season, the map shows where colors are just starting, near peak, or at their most vibrant.

Whether you're planning a spontaneous day trip or a weekend getaway, the map. To access the tool, the easiest way is open a web browsers and search "MN Fall Color Finder" to pull the hyperlink up. Alternatively, if you are familiar with the the Minnesota DNR website, you can find it under the "Popular Links" tab.

Once you reach the main page of the tool, you should see a screen like the one below. Dull or earthy fall colors can be caused by drought or leaf disease. Mild summer drought can enhance fall colors, but a severe drought usually dulls them considerably, with the lack of water causing foliage to turn straw-colored and die early.

A severe summer drought landscape is filled with the subtler colors of tans, bronzes and auburns. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2025 fall color forecast, along with resources and trip.