Fall colors starting to change in parts of Minnesota [Video]

MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) – The fall colors are slowly starting to change across parts of the valley.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fall color map where you can track the leaf progression and see where and when the fall colors will peak.

The yellow shaded areas are where leaves are 25-50% changed. The lighter green is 10-25%.

You can also select future dates to see when the leaves in your area might change. The DNR says the estimates are based on historical averages.

Click here to find fall programs in Minnesota State Parks, upload your photos of fall colors, read the fall colors forecast or compare colors across the years.

MN DNR Fall Colors Forecast

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 …