Fall Colors Grace Roseville

Fall colors are hitting their peak in central Minnesota as evidence by trees in Roseville's Central Park.

And yet, with the Twin Cities enjoying warmer-than-average temperatures, plenty of flowers are still blooming too. 

All things considered, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has  predicted this to be one of the best fall color seasons in the past 10 years.

Adequate rain during growing season for two consecutive years and recent weather patterns—including the ideal combination of warm, sunny days and cool evenings—has lead an especially vivid display of autumn color across the state, according to Jana Albers, DNR forest health specialist.

In the central third of the state colors typically peak between late September and early October. Color typically peaks here in the lower third of the state between late September and mid-October.

Planning to getaway?

If you’re looking for a place and time to schedule a weekend getaway to catch the colors as they peak, visit the DNR’s Fall Color website. The fall color reports are updated by noon on Thursdays and include percent of color change, peak color projections, flowers and grasses in bloom and more.

Fall color information also can be accessed from smart phones.

Fall Events

Also, many Minnesota state parks have planned programs and special events to coincide with peak color projections in their area. Here is a calendar of events going on at state parks this autumn.

Fall color updates are provided by Minnesota State Parks staff.