October 20, 2001
Most of Minnesota has now past peak foliage conditions. Other areas past peak include much of northern Wisconsin, southwest Wisconsin, and the western edge of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The balance of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the UP of Michigan is reporting peak conditions. In the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, moderate, high, and peak conditions prevail. Northern and southern Ohio are at high color, while the central portion of Ohio is at peak.

Leaf drop is now nearly complete in much of Minnesota and in north-central Wisonsin. Elsewhere in the region, leaf drop continues to be moderate to high.

This information provided by Marek D. Rzonca, The Foliage Network. The next report will be released Wednesday, October 24, 2001.