October 3, 2001
The upper Midwest has reached the height of color change, with much of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin reporting high and peak color conditions. The southern sections of these states are experiencing moderate change, as is much of the upper peninsula of Michigan. The lower peninsula of Michigan and much of Ohio continue to see low color change.

Leaf drop in northern Minnesota and portions of eastern Wisconsin has reached moderate levels. All other locations in the Midwest continue to see low to very low leaf drop.

This information provided by Marek D. Rzonca, The Foliage Network. The next report will be released Saturday, October 6, 2001.