5 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In Wisconsin: When Foliage Peaks

WISCONSIN — Fall foliage is approaching brilliance in Wisconsin. The 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map indicates leaves are peaking this week.

The predictive map, from the travel site Smokymountains.com, uses a refined data model based on historical and forecast temperatures and precipitation, the types of trees prominent in specific geographic areas, and real-time user reports.

The map is easy to use. The slider at the bottom resets weekly to include the latest data. To see when leaves are expected to peak, move the slider to the right. Leaves haven’t started changing yet in green areas, and the brown color means foliage has passed its peak.

As with any meteorological forecast dependent upon weather variables, leaf predictions aren’t always 100 percent accurate, but the map does give Wisconsin leaf-peepers a pretty good shot at seeing autumn leaves when they turn their most blazing reds, vibrant orange, and sunny yellows.

Travel Wisconsin recommends these campsites and parks to see the colorful fall foliage:

• Peninsula State Park
• White Cedar Forest State Natural Area
• Newport State Park
• Potawatomi State Park
• High Cliff State Park