MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – It’s another great weekend to view Wisconsin’s fall colors.
Travel Wisconsin.Com says places in the far north have still not reached their peaks for red, yellow, and orange leaves.
That peak normally occurs by the end of September, but places in Douglas and Iron counties are at 80 to 90 percent of peak at the most. That’s due to a generally warm season.
Much of the state’s mid-section is at 30 to 50 percent, in spots that normally peak by now.
In southern Wisconsin, many places are 20 to 30 percent. Platteville is the least colorful, at 15 percent.
The National Weather Service says we can expect a drastic warmup this weekend. Highs may not reach 60 in many places Friday afternoon — but a warm air mass could drive readings up to 80 by Sunday.
The National Weather Service says La Crosse had its last 80 degree day on October 1st. The latest day on record for 80 in La Crosse is November 1st of 1933.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
