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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
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Each week usually starting in late July or early August through the first or second week of October you can follow the U.P. Fall Color Report. This year 2024 is the 11th year of the FunintheUP.com Upper Peninsula Fall Color Report online. You'll see some of the best fall color displays in the entire United States as the Upper Peninsula is covered in thick forests of maple, oak, aspen, birch, ironwood, beech, ash, and basswood. Join Yooper Steve on a Fall Colors/Big Views/Waterfalls Tour/YooperRock picking. More and more people are visiting the Upper Peninsula each year to view the amazing color show along the highways, from scenic overlooks, along small lakes, and rivers, no matter where you go in the U.P. you'll see some beautiful color. Check back each week for the newest information on the progression of the fall colors across the Upper Peninsula.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 8, Sept 16th - Sept 23rd
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 16th, 2024 ::
Welcome to Week 8 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report brought to you by me, Yooper Steve of FunintheUP.com. I have been providing U.P. Fall Color Reports since 2014 here on FunintheUP, Thanks for stopping by and reading the report.
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 8
Week 8 : 650 Miles driven: - 44 gal of gas
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Color progression was minimal in most areas with 5% on the low end and another 10% on the high end. We just haven’t gotten the type of weather we need for the colors to start really popping. A few days this weekend and into Monday we had ideal fall temps of upper 60s and low 70s in the day and dropping down into the lower 40s at night in some places. This is what we need, cool nights and slightly warm and overcast days and a little sunshine thrown in for good measure.
I have noticed an uptick of visitors to places like Lake of the Clouds this last week from the previous week to check on the views and more people stopping along the roadways taking fall color pictures of a few reds that are popping up slowly. I think a lot of people that are up now are those who just had those days off work, who are visiting friends and family, or even on a business trip and decided to go sightseeing. The real leaf peepers like yourselves won’t be arriving until that color gets to 70-80% color at least and ideally hitting the color during peak.
Peak Color Predictions I have adjusted the peak color dates for some areas slightly (pushed back a little from last week update). This warmer weather just doesn’t want to leave us yet, this is not good. In the paid members section I give you the dates when color should be 80% to peak color. Color can vary as close as a few miles from one area to the next as much as 40% variance. Become a paid subscriber to access the full detailed U.P. Fall Color Report, SAVE 20% with my special offer.
Not only do you get the U.P. Fall Color Report you’ll also have access to the Daily U.P. Snow fall totals (over 70 snowfall locations) and reports all winter and other special posts.
NOTE: Just to let you know my dates for 80% to peak color are a shot in the dark for this season, it’s been one weird color season, this dry and lack of rainfall has really put a stick in my bike spokes this year. I try to do the best report as I can every fall season but this season has been pretty difficult to get a good handle on when that color will hit peak. I think I am pretty spot on most seasons, and like I tell you all the time in these updates color might be fading in one area and down the road a little way it might be great. It only takes a little bit of cool weather to get those colors to pop and a little wind and rain to change the look of fall overnight.
Western U.P. and Keweenaw - 25%-50%
Counties: Keweenaw-Houghton-Baraga-Ontonagon-Gogebic-Iron
North of Houghton and Hancock color is starting to be really noticeable, there aren’t many roads that you don’t see some reds and oranges with a few patches of decent color. Tree top views are starting to fill in with yellow hues especially on the higher elevations and cooler valleys from Copper Harbor to Calumet.
Some decent reds starting to show up on Central road and the backroads further up into the Keweenaw.
Traprock valley isn’t to colorful yet but those yellow hues are really starting to show up with some occasional reds and brighter oranges along the roadways.
Lake Linden to Hancock there’s some dull reds popping up but no good patches of color yet.
Painesdale to the Firesteel rivers color is best from Painesdale to the county line on M26. This area is one of the first to hit peak, but color is pretty dull with some occasional good bright reds around wetlands. The maples in the Donken swamps are not as bright as previous years and most of them are mostly red now and some are even loosing leaves already.
Dry and dull oranges along US41 from Chassell to Keweenaw Bay, but you may find some brighter color further interior near Pelkie near areas of Tapiola and Otter Lake.
L’Anse to Alberta wasn’t much to see just dull color, it wasn’t until around Canyon falls where you could see the colors filling in, but around 5% leaf loss already. This is another area which goes peak the fastest.
Areas off Arvon road to Mt Arvon and the Rock cut had a lot of green surprisingly but there were some decent reds seen, but still a ways to go, by this coming weekend it should start filling in.
US41 from Convington jct to Craig Lake State park entrance had a lot of color already, bit more than I had anticipated from the previous week I passed by through. This stretch is now starting to get some leaf loss as well and the reds are starting to fade a little, hoping for a good last push of the reds along this drive before peak hits.
From Covington Jct to Sidnaw there was a lot of green but a good portion of the trees now had mostly yellow hues which is a good sign for the coming week.
Taking US141 south to Amasa there were a good portion of the trees with color, some patchy color though, but you can see it isn’t far away until peak hits, give it a week and Covington to Crystal falls will starting getting to be a nice colorful drive.
Bruce Crossing to O kun de Kun falls has a lot of poplar that are starting to turn yellow, birch leaves are getting that yellow now and some occasional splashes of red or oranges along the fields if you look closely. From O Kun de Kun falls to Mass City the color is pretty dull with not many reds yet.
Greenland to the Porkies is a pretty green drive, but I can see that things are starting to turn now, most yellow along this stretch, best colors are after Ontonagon to the Porkies.
Porkies views at Lake of the Clouds are a good 7-10 days out for decent color but interior portions of the Porkies from Summit peak to Presque Isle River might start popping by the weekend. Best color at Lake of the Clouds should be from Oct 5th to the 10th, but don’t expect a lot of bright color this year as it has been pretty dry out this way. If you want those reds you’ll need to go take in the views from the overlook and tower at Summit Peak, a short 0.5mile walk and just shy of 200 stairs will give you the best views in the Porkies and one of the best in the western UP.
Wakefield area to Ironwood the yellows are starting to really show up but still a good amount of green yet. Views on the higher hills and along the rivers, lakes, and marshes are showing some reds with some oranges.
Copper Peak views are now getting better but still yet to see some really good red or orange patchy spots, mostly yellow on the tree tops, after this weekend through peak will be good time to take in the views if you’re seeking the best views in the Western UP.
Atop Wolf Mountain there was a lot of color being seen but nothing to bright, and yet still plenty of green yet to change. You could see some patchy areas which give some insight of when color should start getting good across the Gogebic range. The drive on US2 from Watersmeet to Lake Gogebic has some oranges and reds, some decent patches around Old US2, but the further west you go towards Lake Gogebic and Marinesco all the way to Wakefield color gets better.
Color around Bond falls isn’t much now, lots of green with some occasional reds, that is the case all the way up Calderwood to M28 outside of Trout creek.
Central U.P. - 20%-50%
Counties: Marquette-Menominee-Dickinson-Delta-Alger
Marquette area in the lower elevations there is a lot of green yet although you are starting to see some patchy colors popping up around the city and just outside the city near the ski hill and near Harvey. Views from Mount Marquette aren’t the best for color yet, in another week you really should start seeing it start to pop.
County roads 510 and 550 are coming along nicely plenty of oranges, yellows, and nice reds have been popping up the last couple weeks, these drives are some of the best in the U.P. for color right now and will be through peak.
Far western Marquette county off US41 wasn’t all that good for color yet going all the way to Michigamme but of course further out in the western and northern portions of the county you’ll see more color, depending on where you’re at 25-50% color right now.
South of Harvey to Trenary there are some reds starting to show up and still plenty of green yet to change but there’s many trees now sporting that yellow hue.
Co Rd 480 from Cherry Creek road to Negaunee is fairly colorful for some but most leaf peepers won’t find it a good drive right now, another week should be getting decent. Forget the drive from Crossroads to Gwinn on 553 it’s pretty dull right now.
M35 from US41 down to Gwinn has some nice reds popping up and good oranges, but still a lot of green that needs to change, but pretty dry like most places.
Iron Mountain area has color but still pretty green from the views at Millie hill. The drive from Iron Mountain to Sagola isn’t to bad but still a lot of green, but there’s some patchy areas, continue heading north to US41 for more color.
The drive from Randville to Escanaba n Hwy 69 is showing signs of fall with some sporadic patchy areas of reds and oranges but pretty dull color for the most part, probably a good 2 weeks before it really is good.
Down in Menominee county you’ll find the color a bit dull but there are patchy areas showing up. Look for color near the lakes and rivers and take the backroads to find the brighter colors right now.
The whole drive on M35 from Menominee to Escanaba is pretty green along the lake areas with a bit more color just inland should you decide to venture off for a ride.
Further north you get out of Gladstone and Rapid River you’ll see more color. There are some decent reds popping up now into the Hiawatha National Forest.
Munising area proper has some color showing up but its in the higher elevations and to the south and south east where more reds are showing up.
Hwhy 94 from Munising to Chatham is getting pretty colorful but still pretty patchy, another week it should start being a decent color drive.
Wetmore to Shingleton has some bright reds but plenty of green yet, some oranges starting to show, keep heading east along M28 towards Seney for more color.
Pictured Rocks area along the lake is really green still, views from kayaks and boats is always awesome but if it’s color you see head into the interior Pictured Rocks for a hike. H58 is a fun road to drive but color isn’t really popping yet.
Eastern U.P. 20%-40%
Counties: Schoolcraft-Luce-Chippewa-Mackinac
Still pretty green out east but there are certainly areas of patchy color popping up around Tahquamenon falls river and the Cut River bridge.
Areas along US2 especially close by the lake still green but there are hints of yellow now with some occasional reds and oranges. Further interior near Brevort lake and Trout lake you’ll find more color from Allenville to Trout Lake on 123.
Some color starting to pop up on the drive from Seney to US2 especially south of Germfask. Some patches of color by Eckerman and Strongsand even heading a bit north until you get to the lake along 123.
Interstate 75 from the Soo to St. Ignace has some decent reds popping up but still a lot of color change to happen yet, just head a bit west of I75 for more color right now even some places just outside of Cedarville to the east are showing some signs of fall now.
Fall on Mackinac Island and Drummond runs about a week behind the main interior portions of Chippewa and Mackinac counties so keep that in mind if you’re heading there for the colors. This year it could be a little closer because of the weird late fall and lack of rain, but usually about 2nd week of October for peak to hit the islands.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
Above: Porcupine Mountains Lake of the Clouds 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains Lake of the Clouds 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains 9.21
Above: Central Road Keweenaw 9.22
Above: US41 Covered Rd on way to Copper Harbor 9.22
Above: US41 Covered Rd on way to Copper Harbor 9.22
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NOTE: What you see below is what the Full Detailed Report is like each week.
Paid Subscribers on Substack get:
More detailed regional information and more detailed color progression map
Weekly pictures - Access to comments and private messaging
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 8
Week 8 : 650 Miles driven: - 44 gal of gas
Weeks 1-8: 4445 Miles driven - 296 gal of gas
2 oil changes Wk 1 and Wk8
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Overall Color Change 25%-50%
Not a lot of color change overall. There is a ton of green yet but there is also plenty of color to be seen. It is an interesting fall, one that isn’t following the typical color change patterns of a fall season here across the Upper Peninsula, blame the weather eh.Color progression was minimal in most areas with 5% on the low end and another 10% on the high end. We just haven’t gotten the type of weather we need for the colors to start really popping. A few days this weekend and into Monday we had ideal fall temps of upper 60s and low 70s in the day and dropping down into the lower 40s at night in some places. This is what we need, cool nights and slightly warm and overcast days and a little sunshine thrown in for good measure.
I have noticed an uptick of visitors to places like Lake of the Clouds this last week from the previous week to check on the views and more people stopping along the roadways taking fall color pictures of a few reds that are popping up slowly. I think a lot of people that are up now are those who just had those days off work, who are visiting friends and family, or even on a business trip and decided to go sightseeing. The real leaf peepers like yourselves won’t be arriving until that color gets to 70-80% color at least and ideally hitting the color during peak.
Peak Color Predictions I have adjusted the peak color dates for some areas slightly (pushed back a little from last week update). This warmer weather just doesn’t want to leave us yet, this is not good. In the paid members section I give you the dates when color should be 80% to peak color. Color can vary as close as a few miles from one area to the next as much as 40% variance. Become a paid subscriber to access the full detailed U.P. Fall Color Report, SAVE 20% with my special offer.
Not only do you get the U.P. Fall Color Report you’ll also have access to the Daily U.P. Snow fall totals (over 70 snowfall locations) and reports all winter and other special posts.
NOTE: Just to let you know my dates for 80% to peak color are a shot in the dark for this season, it’s been one weird color season, this dry and lack of rainfall has really put a stick in my bike spokes this year. I try to do the best report as I can every fall season but this season has been pretty difficult to get a good handle on when that color will hit peak. I think I am pretty spot on most seasons, and like I tell you all the time in these updates color might be fading in one area and down the road a little way it might be great. It only takes a little bit of cool weather to get those colors to pop and a little wind and rain to change the look of fall overnight.
Western U.P. and Keweenaw - 25%-50%
Counties: Keweenaw-Houghton-Baraga-Ontonagon-Gogebic-Iron
North of Houghton and Hancock color is starting to be really noticeable, there aren’t many roads that you don’t see some reds and oranges with a few patches of decent color. Tree top views are starting to fill in with yellow hues especially on the higher elevations and cooler valleys from Copper Harbor to Calumet.
Some decent reds starting to show up on Central road and the backroads further up into the Keweenaw.
Traprock valley isn’t to colorful yet but those yellow hues are really starting to show up with some occasional reds and brighter oranges along the roadways.
Lake Linden to Hancock there’s some dull reds popping up but no good patches of color yet.
Painesdale to the Firesteel rivers color is best from Painesdale to the county line on M26. This area is one of the first to hit peak, but color is pretty dull with some occasional good bright reds around wetlands. The maples in the Donken swamps are not as bright as previous years and most of them are mostly red now and some are even loosing leaves already.
Dry and dull oranges along US41 from Chassell to Keweenaw Bay, but you may find some brighter color further interior near Pelkie near areas of Tapiola and Otter Lake.
L’Anse to Alberta wasn’t much to see just dull color, it wasn’t until around Canyon falls where you could see the colors filling in, but around 5% leaf loss already. This is another area which goes peak the fastest.
Areas off Arvon road to Mt Arvon and the Rock cut had a lot of green surprisingly but there were some decent reds seen, but still a ways to go, by this coming weekend it should start filling in.
US41 from Convington jct to Craig Lake State park entrance had a lot of color already, bit more than I had anticipated from the previous week I passed by through. This stretch is now starting to get some leaf loss as well and the reds are starting to fade a little, hoping for a good last push of the reds along this drive before peak hits.
From Covington Jct to Sidnaw there was a lot of green but a good portion of the trees now had mostly yellow hues which is a good sign for the coming week.
Taking US141 south to Amasa there were a good portion of the trees with color, some patchy color though, but you can see it isn’t far away until peak hits, give it a week and Covington to Crystal falls will starting getting to be a nice colorful drive.
Bruce Crossing to O kun de Kun falls has a lot of poplar that are starting to turn yellow, birch leaves are getting that yellow now and some occasional splashes of red or oranges along the fields if you look closely. From O Kun de Kun falls to Mass City the color is pretty dull with not many reds yet.
Greenland to the Porkies is a pretty green drive, but I can see that things are starting to turn now, most yellow along this stretch, best colors are after Ontonagon to the Porkies.
Porkies views at Lake of the Clouds are a good 7-10 days out for decent color but interior portions of the Porkies from Summit peak to Presque Isle River might start popping by the weekend. Best color at Lake of the Clouds should be from Oct 5th to the 10th, but don’t expect a lot of bright color this year as it has been pretty dry out this way. If you want those reds you’ll need to go take in the views from the overlook and tower at Summit Peak, a short 0.5mile walk and just shy of 200 stairs will give you the best views in the Porkies and one of the best in the western UP.
Wakefield area to Ironwood the yellows are starting to really show up but still a good amount of green yet. Views on the higher hills and along the rivers, lakes, and marshes are showing some reds with some oranges.
Copper Peak views are now getting better but still yet to see some really good red or orange patchy spots, mostly yellow on the tree tops, after this weekend through peak will be good time to take in the views if you’re seeking the best views in the Western UP.
Atop Wolf Mountain there was a lot of color being seen but nothing to bright, and yet still plenty of green yet to change. You could see some patchy areas which give some insight of when color should start getting good across the Gogebic range. The drive on US2 from Watersmeet to Lake Gogebic has some oranges and reds, some decent patches around Old US2, but the further west you go towards Lake Gogebic and Marinesco all the way to Wakefield color gets better.
Color around Bond falls isn’t much now, lots of green with some occasional reds, that is the case all the way up Calderwood to M28 outside of Trout creek.
Central U.P. - 20%-50%
Counties: Marquette-Menominee-Dickinson-Delta-Alger
Marquette area in the lower elevations there is a lot of green yet although you are starting to see some patchy colors popping up around the city and just outside the city near the ski hill and near Harvey. Views from Mount Marquette aren’t the best for color yet, in another week you really should start seeing it start to pop.
County roads 510 and 550 are coming along nicely plenty of oranges, yellows, and nice reds have been popping up the last couple weeks, these drives are some of the best in the U.P. for color right now and will be through peak.
Far western Marquette county off US41 wasn’t all that good for color yet going all the way to Michigamme but of course further out in the western and northern portions of the county you’ll see more color, depending on where you’re at 25-50% color right now.
South of Harvey to Trenary there are some reds starting to show up and still plenty of green yet to change but there’s many trees now sporting that yellow hue.
Co Rd 480 from Cherry Creek road to Negaunee is fairly colorful for some but most leaf peepers won’t find it a good drive right now, another week should be getting decent. Forget the drive from Crossroads to Gwinn on 553 it’s pretty dull right now.
M35 from US41 down to Gwinn has some nice reds popping up and good oranges, but still a lot of green that needs to change, but pretty dry like most places.
Iron Mountain area has color but still pretty green from the views at Millie hill. The drive from Iron Mountain to Sagola isn’t to bad but still a lot of green, but there’s some patchy areas, continue heading north to US41 for more color.
The drive from Randville to Escanaba n Hwy 69 is showing signs of fall with some sporadic patchy areas of reds and oranges but pretty dull color for the most part, probably a good 2 weeks before it really is good.
Down in Menominee county you’ll find the color a bit dull but there are patchy areas showing up. Look for color near the lakes and rivers and take the backroads to find the brighter colors right now.
The whole drive on M35 from Menominee to Escanaba is pretty green along the lake areas with a bit more color just inland should you decide to venture off for a ride.
Further north you get out of Gladstone and Rapid River you’ll see more color. There are some decent reds popping up now into the Hiawatha National Forest.
Munising area proper has some color showing up but its in the higher elevations and to the south and south east where more reds are showing up.
Hwhy 94 from Munising to Chatham is getting pretty colorful but still pretty patchy, another week it should start being a decent color drive.
Wetmore to Shingleton has some bright reds but plenty of green yet, some oranges starting to show, keep heading east along M28 towards Seney for more color.
Pictured Rocks area along the lake is really green still, views from kayaks and boats is always awesome but if it’s color you see head into the interior Pictured Rocks for a hike. H58 is a fun road to drive but color isn’t really popping yet.
Eastern U.P. 20%-40%
Counties: Schoolcraft-Luce-Chippewa-Mackinac
Still pretty green out east but there are certainly areas of patchy color popping up around Tahquamenon falls river and the Cut River bridge.
Areas along US2 especially close by the lake still green but there are hints of yellow now with some occasional reds and oranges. Further interior near Brevort lake and Trout lake you’ll find more color from Allenville to Trout Lake on 123.
Some color starting to pop up on the drive from Seney to US2 especially south of Germfask. Some patches of color by Eckerman and Strongsand even heading a bit north until you get to the lake along 123.
Interstate 75 from the Soo to St. Ignace has some decent reds popping up but still a lot of color change to happen yet, just head a bit west of I75 for more color right now even some places just outside of Cedarville to the east are showing some signs of fall now.
Fall on Mackinac Island and Drummond runs about a week behind the main interior portions of Chippewa and Mackinac counties so keep that in mind if you’re heading there for the colors. This year it could be a little closer because of the weird late fall and lack of rain, but usually about 2nd week of October for peak to hit the islands.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
For the Full Detailed Regional Week 9 (Sept 21-28th) U.P. Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
Above: Porcupine Mountains Lake of the Clouds 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains Lake of the Clouds 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains 9.21
Above: Porcupine Mountains 9.21
Above: Central Road Keweenaw 9.22
Above: US41 Covered Rd on way to Copper Harbor 9.22
Above: US41 Covered Rd on way to Copper Harbor 9.22
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 7, Sept 9th - Sept 16th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 16th, 2024 ::
Welcome to Week 7 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report brought to you by me, Yooper Steve of FunintheUP.com. I have been providing U.P. Fall Color Reports since 2014 here on FunintheUP, Thanks for stopping by and reading the report.
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 7
Week 7 : 675 Miles driven: - 45 gal of gas
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This past week we have seen temperatures get back into the mid 80s and reach almost 90 degrees through much of the Upper Peninsula.
With this heat many of the leaves are starting to turn crispy again and color for the most part is still pretty dull. Last night and today we have seen some rain upwards of 1 to 1.5 inches across some of the U.P. so that should help keep the trees from really shutting down chlorophyll production to quickly and slowly allow those fall colors to pop as we reach peak fall color.
Overall we have added another 10% on the low end and another 10% on the high end of color change. There has been a lot of sunlight to deal with so that really washes out the color when you’re trying to get a good idea of color change from the drone or from overlook views looking down on the tree tops.
So the question everyone wants to know, when is peak color going to be? In the paid members section I give you the dates when color should be 80% to peak color. Color can vary as close as a few miles from one area to the next as much as 40% variance. Become a paid subscriber to access the full detailed U.P. Fall Color Report, SAVE 20% with my special offer.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 11 years running.
Share your fall color photos fall @ funintheup.com or just message the FunintheUP facebook page.
Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 7
Week 7 : 675 Miles driven: - 45 gal of gas
Weeks 1-7: 3795 Miles driven - 253 gal of gas
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Overall Color Change 15%-40%
Well folks it’s been an interesting fall so far, warm, wind, hot, cold, rain, everything but snow, but that can’t be ruled out either before all the leaves fall off the trees.This past week we have seen temperatures get back into the mid 80s and reach almost 90 degrees through much of the Upper Peninsula.
With this heat many of the leaves are starting to turn crispy again and color for the most part is still pretty dull. Last night and today we have seen some rain upwards of 1 to 1.5 inches across some of the U.P. so that should help keep the trees from really shutting down chlorophyll production to quickly and slowly allow those fall colors to pop as we reach peak fall color.
Peak colors will come fast and end fast
I think this year will be another year that color comes fast and leaves fast so it will be important for you to really pay attention to these reports so you have the best chance of hitting the best fall color you can. Also I would highly suggest taking at least 3 nights and 4 days at minimum to travel across the U.P. to see different areas to ensure you see the colors you desire. There are so many awesome places to see the fall colors in the Upper Peninsula and I am sure there are some places that you haven’t been to before so seek those places out.Overall we have added another 10% on the low end and another 10% on the high end of color change. There has been a lot of sunlight to deal with so that really washes out the color when you’re trying to get a good idea of color change from the drone or from overlook views looking down on the tree tops.
So the question everyone wants to know, when is peak color going to be? In the paid members section I give you the dates when color should be 80% to peak color. Color can vary as close as a few miles from one area to the next as much as 40% variance. Become a paid subscriber to access the full detailed U.P. Fall Color Report, SAVE 20% with my special offer.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
For the Full Detailed Regional Weekly UP Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 6, Sept 2nd - Sept 9th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 11th, 2024 ::
Welcome to Week 6 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report brought to you by me, Yooper Steve of FunintheUP.com. I have been providing U.P. Fall Color Reports since 2014 here on FunintheUP, Thanks for stopping by and reading the report.
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 6
Week 6: 350 Miles driven: - 24 gal of gas
Weeks 1-6: 3120 Miles driven - 208 gal of gas
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With the cooler temps that moved in for about 4 days last week we saw some more color starting to pop. Most areas across the entire U.P. now have at least 8-10% color change.
The reds are starting to appear and some places have already noticed some trees with leaf loss with these reds. Birch are starting to turn yellow, poplars are still very green, most maples now are starting to get that yellow hues and more orange and reds are being seen along most roadsides now.
That short cool down didn’t last for long as over the weekend and the last couple days we saw temps get back up into the mid 70s with some places touching low 80s. Looking forward it doesn’t look good for the weather we need to get those colors really popping. The 8-14 days precipitation outlook looks near normal and the temp outlook looks to be above normal across the Upper Peninsula heading into the end of September.
If you are thinking of viewing the colors in the Upper Peninsula this year and any year, you take at least 3 days for a fall color adventure. You maximize your chances to see the color that you desire. Color can hit peak as quickly as 3 or 4 days from 60% percent color change, and with winds, rain, and even snowfall in the fall can knock the leaves off the trees very fast. When color starts to reach into the 75% range in places most people would be happy with the color, waiting until 90% or peak color and hopping in your car to go see color can often lead to disappointing time as leaves fall off the trees quickly in places. So leaving yourself a little time to travel to different places can give you a better chance to see some beautiful colors. Even views from Brockway Mtn one of the most gorgeous places for fall color views in the eastern US can vary as much as 40% from eastern views to south west views.
I always tell people if you are just looking for some color and want a guarantee of some color the last 5 days of September and first 2 days of October are your best bet. A few years ago we hit peak color across most areas in the Western UP around Sept 22nd. Eastern UP can be as late as the 3rd week of October but rarely. You just never know the weather can change quickly and with Lake Superior and cool Arctic air moving in from Canada it can really speed up color change.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
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Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Peak color will be later than most expect. Dry and warm weather continue.
Overall color change across the UP - 10-30%
Driving stats for Week 6
Week 6: 350 Miles driven: - 24 gal of gas
Weeks 1-6: 3120 Miles driven - 208 gal of gas
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With the cooler temps that moved in for about 4 days last week we saw some more color starting to pop. Most areas across the entire U.P. now have at least 8-10% color change.
The reds are starting to appear and some places have already noticed some trees with leaf loss with these reds. Birch are starting to turn yellow, poplars are still very green, most maples now are starting to get that yellow hues and more orange and reds are being seen along most roadsides now.
That short cool down didn’t last for long as over the weekend and the last couple days we saw temps get back up into the mid 70s with some places touching low 80s. Looking forward it doesn’t look good for the weather we need to get those colors really popping. The 8-14 days precipitation outlook looks near normal and the temp outlook looks to be above normal across the Upper Peninsula heading into the end of September.
Social Media Peak Color Maps and predictions
I have to address graphics that are circulating across social media regarding when peak fall color is for the Upper Peninsula. Keep in mind that these graphics and predictions are very general and they don’t give you the type of detailed information that you get with these reports I’ve been providing for the last 11 years. Color change doesn’t happen uniformly from west to east, there are microclimates across all areas of the U.P. that affect color change. Color can vary up to 40% different from even as close as a couple miles. Everyone is so quick to jump on their predictions for clicks and likes it can lead to some disappointing people who follow these predictions and peak color maps.If you are thinking of viewing the colors in the Upper Peninsula this year and any year, you take at least 3 days for a fall color adventure. You maximize your chances to see the color that you desire. Color can hit peak as quickly as 3 or 4 days from 60% percent color change, and with winds, rain, and even snowfall in the fall can knock the leaves off the trees very fast. When color starts to reach into the 75% range in places most people would be happy with the color, waiting until 90% or peak color and hopping in your car to go see color can often lead to disappointing time as leaves fall off the trees quickly in places. So leaving yourself a little time to travel to different places can give you a better chance to see some beautiful colors. Even views from Brockway Mtn one of the most gorgeous places for fall color views in the eastern US can vary as much as 40% from eastern views to south west views.
I always tell people if you are just looking for some color and want a guarantee of some color the last 5 days of September and first 2 days of October are your best bet. A few years ago we hit peak color across most areas in the Western UP around Sept 22nd. Eastern UP can be as late as the 3rd week of October but rarely. You just never know the weather can change quickly and with Lake Superior and cool Arctic air moving in from Canada it can really speed up color change.
I provide this Fall Color Report because I want to give people the best info out there which will help in seeing some of the most gorgeous fall colors in the United States.
Thanks for reading and I hope this year you’ll be able to see some amazing fall colors. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you on a Guided UP Fall Color Tour or Yooper Rock hunting tour before the snow starts flying.
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For the Full Detailed Regional Weekly UP Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 5, Aug 26th - Sept 2nd
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Sept 4th, 2024 ::
Welcome to Week 5 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report brought to you by me, Yooper Steve of FunintheUP.com. I have been providing U.P. Fall Color Reports since 2014 here on FunintheUP, Thanks for stopping by and reading the report.
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More color starting to show up now.
Overall color change across the UP - 5-20%
Driving stats for Week 5
Week 5: 475 Miles driven: - 32 gal of gas
Weeks 1-5: 2770 Miles driven - 185 gal of gas
Week 5 Drive on CoRd 510 in Marquette county (Youtube video)
I think this fall color season will be one of the best color seasons we have seen for the last few years. Things are progressing really nicely, however the way the weather is going I think it will come and go in a hurry so be sure to keep track of each update. As a paid subscriber you’ll get the more detailed report and detailed weekly fall color change map that will help you plan your trip. Starting to see more and more color along most roadsides even along the shorelines of Lake Superior. We are still a little behind last year in color progression but I think we will catch up pretty quickly if these cooler days arrive this week and we start getting down into the low 40s and don’t see a lot of sun through the daytime. It really doesn’t take long for color to pop. I would say we have seen about 5% color progression from last week and upwards of 10% in some areas. Higher elevations color change is about what last year was and lower elevations and along the Lake Superior shoreline and Lake Michigan shorelines are still very green. Eastern UP very green yet with some color now starting to be more noticeable. Western UP is dry but with that heavy rain late Saturday night might help with color progression going forward now.
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More color starting to show up now.
Overall color change across the UP - 5-20%
Driving stats for Week 5
Week 5: 475 Miles driven: - 32 gal of gas
Weeks 1-5: 2770 Miles driven - 185 gal of gas
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Week 5 Drive on CoRd 510 in Marquette county (Youtube video)
I think this fall color season will be one of the best color seasons we have seen for the last few years. Things are progressing really nicely, however the way the weather is going I think it will come and go in a hurry so be sure to keep track of each update. As a paid subscriber you’ll get the more detailed report and detailed weekly fall color change map that will help you plan your trip. Starting to see more and more color along most roadsides even along the shorelines of Lake Superior. We are still a little behind last year in color progression but I think we will catch up pretty quickly if these cooler days arrive this week and we start getting down into the low 40s and don’t see a lot of sun through the daytime. It really doesn’t take long for color to pop. I would say we have seen about 5% color progression from last week and upwards of 10% in some areas. Higher elevations color change is about what last year was and lower elevations and along the Lake Superior shoreline and Lake Michigan shorelines are still very green. Eastern UP very green yet with some color now starting to be more noticeable. Western UP is dry but with that heavy rain late Saturday night might help with color progression going forward now.
For the Full Detailed Regional Weekly UP Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 4, Aug 19th - Aug 26th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Aug 26th, 2024 ::
Welcome to Week 4 of the 11th Annual U.P. Here you will find the most up to date information on the changes of the fall colors across the Upper Peninsula. I want to thank you for sharing this page and also for those who subscribe on Substack to the Yooper Report which allows me to continue doing these U.P. Fall Color Reports each year. This info will help you track the fall colors where you plan on visiting as a casual leaf peeper, photographer, tourism agency or news station. Thanks for your support!
Slight color change movements
Overall color change across the UP - 3-10%
Driving stats for Week 4
Week 4 : 725 Miles driven: - 48 gal of gas
Weeks 1-4 : 2295 Miles driven - 153 gal of gas
Well it's week 4 and it’s getting closer each week to peak fall color, I can’t wait! Color is coming but it has been a slow change these last couple weeks after what started to be an accelerated color season due to the heat and lack of rain. I am glad to see a little bit of rain, without this rain we would be seeing some really crispy leaves by this week. The evenings for the most part haven't been to warm but with daily sunshine and warmer temps during the day color hasn't moved to fast this week. Much of the lower half of the UP has stayed pretty stagnant for color change with only a handful of trees here and there with any oranges and reds. There are more yellow hues starting to appear and tree top views with the drone are showing some orange and a tree with red here and there.
The western UP is still more dry than normal and the east is about normal.
The next couple weeks I should have a good idea when peak color will be hitting, a lot depends on these next 6-10 days. I am seeing these next few days temps will be coming down a little but longer term 14 day outlook is appearing to be back above normal. If we can keep getting a little rain here and there it should keep the color bright heading into peak fall color season.
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Slight color change movements
Overall color change across the UP - 3-10%
Driving stats for Week 4
Week 4 : 725 Miles driven: - 48 gal of gas
Weeks 1-4 : 2295 Miles driven - 153 gal of gas
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Well it's week 4 and it’s getting closer each week to peak fall color, I can’t wait! Color is coming but it has been a slow change these last couple weeks after what started to be an accelerated color season due to the heat and lack of rain. I am glad to see a little bit of rain, without this rain we would be seeing some really crispy leaves by this week. The evenings for the most part haven't been to warm but with daily sunshine and warmer temps during the day color hasn't moved to fast this week. Much of the lower half of the UP has stayed pretty stagnant for color change with only a handful of trees here and there with any oranges and reds. There are more yellow hues starting to appear and tree top views with the drone are showing some orange and a tree with red here and there.
The western UP is still more dry than normal and the east is about normal.
The next couple weeks I should have a good idea when peak color will be hitting, a lot depends on these next 6-10 days. I am seeing these next few days temps will be coming down a little but longer term 14 day outlook is appearing to be back above normal. If we can keep getting a little rain here and there it should keep the color bright heading into peak fall color season.
For the Full Detailed Regional Weekly UP Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
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Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 11 years running.
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Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 3, Aug 12th - Aug 19th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Aug 19th, 2024
Welcome to Week 3 of the 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report brought to you by me, Yooper Steve of FunintheUP.com. Thank you to those who are subscribing to the Yooper Report I am so grateful to have your support so I can keep putting gas in the Ford Explorer to bring these reports to those who love UP Fall colors.
Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 3: Miles driven: 595 - 40 gal of gas
Weeks 1-3: Miles driven 1570 - 105 gal of gas
A little rain with more heat
Overall color change across the UP - 0-5% (yes reverseved color in some areas)
With the rain and slightly cooler temps we have slowed down a little on color change in most places across the UP. Based on what I have seen this last week in my travels has left me with a good feeling that color should be pretty bright this year across the UP.
Over the next couple weeks we shouldn’t see any quick changes in color. Temps look to be slightly above average and rain looks to be normal for the U.P. for this time of the year.
Precipitation at my Tamarack location weather station is 3 inches less than last year. Data from June 1- Aug 19th period. So we are a bit more dry in the Copper Country but I haven’t compared any other area in precipitation but I hope to get a bit of data this coming week for other areas of the UP.
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Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 3: Miles driven: 595 - 40 gal of gas
Weeks 1-3: Miles driven 1570 - 105 gal of gas
A little rain with more heat
Overall color change across the UP - 0-5% (yes reverseved color in some areas)
With the rain and slightly cooler temps we have slowed down a little on color change in most places across the UP. Based on what I have seen this last week in my travels has left me with a good feeling that color should be pretty bright this year across the UP.
Over the next couple weeks we shouldn’t see any quick changes in color. Temps look to be slightly above average and rain looks to be normal for the U.P. for this time of the year.
Precipitation at my Tamarack location weather station is 3 inches less than last year. Data from June 1- Aug 19th period. So we are a bit more dry in the Copper Country but I haven’t compared any other area in precipitation but I hope to get a bit of data this coming week for other areas of the UP.
For the Full Detailed Regional Weekly UP Fall Color Report please consider becoming a paid subscriber which helps support my weekly travels in the fall. The 11th Annual U.P. Fall Color Report is the best color report you’ll find anywhere. News stations, tourism agencies, photographers, and tourists read the Yooper Report for U.P. Fall Color changes each week.Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
You can also join me on a Guided UP Adventure UpperPeninsulaTours.com
Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 11 years running.
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Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 2, Aug 6th - Aug 12th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Aug 12th, 2024
Welcome to week 2 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report. This is the #1 place for information on the changes of fall across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 2: Miles driven: 525 - 35 gal of gas
Weeks 1&2: Miles driven 975 - 65 gal of gas
A little rain with more heat
Overall color change across the UP - 2-4%
There was a little bit more color progression this past week but with some rain and cooler temps it has halted things a little. This is a good thing though as it has been warm and dry for much of the summer, much of the color we are seeing is a result of the stress from the heat. Hot and dry isn’t good for color change.
Overall for Week 2 there is certainly more color to be found along the roads and in the forests, little but every so slightly. Most of the color so far is really dull and muted with a few patches of color here and there. I have noticed more aspen leaves falling to the ground with yellows and some reds along with a few maple leaves with some color. Some birch trees and Ironwood trees I have seen getting some yellow now.
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Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 2: Miles driven: 525 - 35 gal of gas
Weeks 1&2: Miles driven 975 - 65 gal of gas
A little rain with more heat
Overall color change across the UP - 2-4%
There was a little bit more color progression this past week but with some rain and cooler temps it has halted things a little. This is a good thing though as it has been warm and dry for much of the summer, much of the color we are seeing is a result of the stress from the heat. Hot and dry isn’t good for color change.
Overall for Week 2 there is certainly more color to be found along the roads and in the forests, little but every so slightly. Most of the color so far is really dull and muted with a few patches of color here and there. I have noticed more aspen leaves falling to the ground with yellows and some reds along with a few maple leaves with some color. Some birch trees and Ironwood trees I have seen getting some yellow now.
For Full Detailed Regional Reports and Weekly progression color change be sure to Subscribe to the Yooper Report, UP Fall Color Report on Substack - You will also have access to the Daily U.P. Snowfall Totals.
If the UP Fall Color Report helped you plan your UP Fall Color Adventure please consider supporting through Paypal any $$ amount or through Venmo: funintheup
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Thanks for following the FunintheUP UP Fall Color Report, 11 years running.
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Thanks for following the U.P. Fall Color Report, check back weekly for updates.
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan Fall Colors Report
Week 1, July 29th - Aug 5th
Fall Color Reports by Yooper Steve :: Aug 5th, 2024
Welcome to week 1 of the 11th Annual UP Fall Color Report. This is the #1 place for information on the changes of fall across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 1: Miles driven: 450 miles - 30 gal of gas
Hot and Dry
Overall color change across the UP - 1-3%
Well once again fall is upon us, most of us are still in summer mode especially with the warm temperatures we have been experiencing the last 3 weeks. With the warm weather we are starting to see things really get dry and crispy out there. I have been seeing a few trees here and there with some oranges and a few small patches of red. My travels this past week have included across Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Baraga, and Houghton counties, each county I have seen a few colors starting to show and started to see a lot of yellow hues appearing as the warm temperatures are stressing out the trees.
Seeing color this early isn't unusual, it is very normal as we will always start seeing a few stressed trees starting to show a little color and some trees with broken branches too. We need a little rain really bad, much more of this really dry and hot weather will really put a damper on the fall color season.
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Driving Stats for 2024 UP Fall Color Report
Week 1: Miles driven: 450 miles - 30 gal of gas
Hot and Dry
Overall color change across the UP - 1-3%
Well once again fall is upon us, most of us are still in summer mode especially with the warm temperatures we have been experiencing the last 3 weeks. With the warm weather we are starting to see things really get dry and crispy out there. I have been seeing a few trees here and there with some oranges and a few small patches of red. My travels this past week have included across Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Baraga, and Houghton counties, each county I have seen a few colors starting to show and started to see a lot of yellow hues appearing as the warm temperatures are stressing out the trees.
Seeing color this early isn't unusual, it is very normal as we will always start seeing a few stressed trees starting to show a little color and some trees with broken branches too. We need a little rain really bad, much more of this really dry and hot weather will really put a damper on the fall color season.
US 41 from Mohawk to Copper Harbor there were a handful of trees with some color showing, very green overall as usual this time of the year.
M26 from Painesdale to M38 there were a few dozen trees that I noticed with a little color but if you weren't paying attention you wouldn't notice, most of the colors I saw were from Painesdale to Pike Lake Rd.
Ripley to Lake Linden there were a few trees showing signs of some change but mostly some light yellow hues appearing, very green yet.
M38/M26 Jct to Ontonagon a little color starting to show around the farms outside of Greenland and a few yellow hues before Ontonagon.
Ontonagon to the Porkies there wasn't much other than some light yellow hues in the leaves.
A little color along Skanee Rd but nothing that really stood out yet other than yellow hues in the leaves starting.
Arvon Rd drive had a few oranges starting and not a lot of yellow hues yet.
US41 from L'Anse to Covington Jct there were just a few trees I noticed with a little orange and some patches on some trees with broken branches with some red. Most was on the higher elevations around Alberta.
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Disclaimer: Keep in mind this report is a guide and in no way is it totally inclusive of every spot for fall color in the Upper Peninsula. I drive hundreds of miles each week across the U.P. viewing the fall colors and it is physically impossible to be in all places and analyze every area. Keep in mind color change happens slowly along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake of the Clouds overlook, Brockway Mountain, Pictured Rocks, Whitefish Point, Mackinac Island, and Drummond Island. Some of these areas can be two weeks behind the interior portions of the Western UP, Northern UP, and Central UP. Also the Southern UP can be up to 1 week and in some cases 2 weeks behind as well. This is the 9th Annual FunintheUP Fall Color Report, with hopefully many more to come.
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