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Traffic congestion at Guanella Pass in Colorado led deputies to temporarily block access to manage the overwhelming number of visitors during peak fall colors viewing, but the blockade was lifted as traffic eased later in the day.
After receiving 2 to 3 inches of rain in southwestern Minnesota, with lower amounts in other areas, there will be periods of rain on Friday and lingering showers on Saturday morning. However, Saturday afternoon is expected to be mainly dry with an isolated shower chance, and Sunday is forecasted to be rain-free across most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. High temperatures will be in the lower 50s on Saturday and reach the lower to middle 50s on Sunday. Fall colors are still on display across much of Minnesota, although portions of northern Minnesota are past peak.
The Twin Cities experienced record-breaking heat on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 91 degrees, the highest ever recorded for October. Most of Minnesota will continue to see summery warmth on Monday, with highs in the 80s and even lower 90s in some areas. However, a cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures by midweek. Despite the warm weather, fall colors are starting to appear in parts of Minnesota, particularly in the northern half of the state. September also set a new record for the warmest September in Twin Cities weather records.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with isolated showers and temperatures around 70°F. Rain chances are small, with the best chance for rain late Wednesday and into Thursday. September has been the driest in over 100 years, with a rainfall deficit of 2.25" to 2.50". Temperatures will warm up this weekend/early next week. Fall colors are starting to appear in Ohio, and daylight is decreasing rapidly.
The annual Fall Foliage Prediction Map by SmokyMountains.com has forecasted the timeline for the peak fall color change in Michigan in 2023. The color change will begin in early September, with the Upper Peninsula experiencing it earlier than the Lower Peninsula. The peak color change is expected to occur in early October, with the entire state past peak by October 23rd. The predictions are based on official data, historical trends, and user reports, although they may not be 100% accurate. The changing colors are a result of diminishing sunlight and colder temperatures, causing chlorophyll to break down in the leaves.