Wk 8 UP Fall Color Report 2023

Big color change, peak is less than 7 days away in some areas.

Above: 9.14.23 - Keweenaw county, south of Central looking towards Mt Bohemia.

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Welcome to week 8 of the 10th Annual UP Fall Color Report. This is the #1 place for information on the changes of fall across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

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Driving Stats for 2023 UP Fall Color Report

Week 8: Miles driven: 1025 miles - 73gal of gas

Weeks 1-8: Miles driven 5980mi - 434 gal of gas

Wow just shy of 6k miles in 8 weeks driving around the UP for this report, most previously was last year at 4600 miles. I think it is safe to say by the last report for this fall might reach 8k miles driven. I really need to find a gas sipping vehicle.

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Big Color Change

Overall color change across the UP - 35%-70%

We continue to see some areas really progressing quickly while others are still in their usual slower progression. We are still ahead of last season and prior season in progression of color. I was able to get some key views from many overlooks along with aerial images in Ontonagon, Keweenaw, Baraga, Houghton, and Marquette county in addition to the weekly drives along the highways and back roads to get a real good idea of peak, less than 7 days in a few areas.

I was pleasantly surprised this week in the Keweenaw and in the Huron mountains especially with the amount of color already, I would say about 10% more color than I was expecting when I was out this week gathering data. And as I type this I am sure many areas already another 10-15% more in the last 3 days with the mild days and real cool nights in the upper 30s and mid 40s. This is exactly what we want to see when it comes to color progression. I wouldn't expect those areas which haven't reached at least 50% color to progress to quickly this week with the warmer days and slightly warmer nights. Those areas that have reached into the 60+ percent I don't think will be slowing down much on their progression and color should move along into peak soon.

I did see some real nice reds this week, not surprising with the cool week we had, I was afraid we wouldn’t see those bright reds we really love seeing. Granted there are still areas which the reds are still dingy looking and color has just a dull and muted look. Get out your warm clothes, but don't forget your shorts, there's still some warmer days this week, but may also be cool enough for a sweatshirt depending on when you are here, the joys of fall weather in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Videos for last week 7 fall color drives are now live on Youtube if you want to watch them, videos for this week 8 are available to view on Youtube for paid subscribers, the link to the playlist is in the member section below.

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Fall Color Tours - private fall color tours - UpperPeninsulaTours.com

Secret overlooks, waterfalls amidst the fall colors, and beautiful backcountry roads.

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Detailed UP Fall Color Report below

Detailed Weekly updated UP Color Change Map

Videos for week 8 driving around the UP.

Pictures for week 8 around the UP.

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