Fall Foliage Map In Washington County: 2021 Peak Draws Near

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — Break out the sweaters and the pumpkin spice lattes: Fall is officially here in Minnesota.

While the autumn equinox has come and gone, you still have plenty of time to enjoy a family outing to the pumpkin patch. Your window to catch the best views of fall foliage in Washington County, however, is growing smaller by the day.

As September draws to close, the leaves in some parts of the state are just days away from peak splendor, according to the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map.

If you’re hoping to catch the best views of fall foliage in Washington County, the week of Oct. 4 may be the perfect time for a road trip. That’s when fall foliage will be at or near peak throughout much of the state.

In general, leaves are likely to peak later than usual this year because of prolonged drought conditions across a large swath of the United States. In affected states, leaves may turn from green to brown and skip the brilliant color wheel before “giving up” and falling to the ground.

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Curious when fall foliage peaks in your county or in other parts of the country?

To use the 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, simply slide the scale to the right to see when leaves will peak in your state. Zero in on your county, and you'll be able to decide whether it's best to plan a northern, southern, eastern or western route.

Map courtesy of smokymountains.com