Fall color peaking up north

It happens quickly this time of year.

One moments the trees are green. Then a splash of color. Finally a symphony of reds and yellows and golds.

The latest fall color map from the Minnesota DNR shows fall color has already past peak in parts of northern Minnesota.

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Minnesota DNR

Vibrant color should hold though this weekend in most of central Minnesota. Colors are accelerating in the Twin Cities metro.

The next two weekends are likely the best for fall color in the metro. here's the average for the elusive 'peak color' dates in Minnesota.

Now all we need is some sunny days to enjoy the ripening landscape.

Stay tuned.

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