Bright colors are starting to pop in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Fall colors are beginning to pop in West Michigan, thanks to the sunshine-filled days and cool nights.

CURRENT FALL COLOR

The Upper Peninsula now is seeing some trees under stress due to the warm and dry October, where some leaves are beginning to fall off trees. In West Michigan, some oranges and reds are beginning to pop.

As the fall colors continue to advance south, it will be an excellent weekend to view the foliage. Temperatures will rise with highs in the low 70s. Sunny days followed by cool nights is the best weather for producing vibrant foliage, and the 8-day forecast reflects that.

WHEN WILL PEAK COLOR OCCUR?

If you are looking to a time to see fall color in the Upper Peninsula, this will be one of the last weekends to do so. Areas further north, like Traverse City, should be seeing peak color this weekend into next week.

West Michigan will continue to transition over with peak color expected around the end of the month.

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