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You'll Be Happy To Hear That Colorado's Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Early And Bright This Year

By Annie | Published September 23, 2018

If you have been outside any time in the last week, you have probably noticed the trees either beginning to change or practically ablaze in a number of vibrant colors… isn’t it wonderful?! If you want even more good news, look out the window again, as the trees are slated to change earlier than ever this year:

Fall officially began September 22nd, but the season has kicked off sooner than ever, as trees have started to change colors early this year!

Why the early fall? Unfortunately, the earlier color changes come with some bad news, as Colorado is still experiencing drought conditions, resulting in drier trees and an earlier autumn.

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As of this publication, the best places to see the most dramatic of changes are in the high country (see: Rocky Mountain National Park), throughout the Front Range, and even southern towns like Durango.

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According to the Smoky Mountain's 2018 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, Colorado's leaves were some of the first in the country to begin changing...

...will be patchy to partial come September 24th...

...and should begin to peak around October 1st.

Do you want to make fall 2018 the best ever? We recommend hopping in the car to Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Colorado Like Never Before.

Where’s your favorite spot to bask in the vibrant glory that is fall in Colorado? Let us know in the comments below!

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