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Some of my most fondest memories growing up in Minnesota were the trips my family would take to view the changing fall colors. The crisp air, vibrant reds and oranges, and the smell of the leaves are all part of what makes those memories special.

As we get further into the month of September, we can start taking a look the 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fall color map

Currently, there are just some smaller changes happening for northwestern MN near Thief River Falls, St. Louis County in northeastern Minnesota and near the Redwood Falls, New Ulm area of southwestern Minnesota. Here’s the latest map:

With our above-average temperatures, warmer nights, minimal rain and little to no wind, these conditions are expected to lead to some brilliant fall foliage. 

Minnesota's fall foliage colors starting to pop

Temperatures continue to run 10 to 20 degrees above normal across the state. Forecast models can map out the difference between what’s expected and what is average (temperatures anomalies). We see a long stretch in the forecast of above-average temperatures.

Friday expect a quiet, sunny day with highs in the lower to mid-80s. 

Minimal precipitation chances are in the forecast this weekend. We will see some moisture from remnants of what was Hurricane Francine moving northward. Very sporadic showers are possible for Saturday, mainly eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. 

Wind speeds will continue to increase Thursday night into Friday with winds gusting out of the south 20 to 25 mph. 

Looks like another weekend with temperatures in the 80s, spotty rain chances, and lots of sunshine! Happy fall color hunting!

Mandy Thalhuber

Author

A continued stretch of above average temperatures and sunshine will make for a pleasant trip to start viewing the changing colors. 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

NOAA via College of DuPage Weather

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Forecast simulated radar 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday

NOAA via Pivotal Weather

Wind speeds for Thursday night into Friday night

Weekend looks good for Minnesota fall color hunting

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