Michigan fall colors forecast: Map shows when fall foliage will peak in 2025

Crisp air, football games, and the back-to-school season are some of the earliest signs that fall is on its way.
They point to a new season and the beginning of nature’s vibrant display of colors.
To help you plan your fall adventures, SmokeyMountains.com has released its 2025 fall foliage prediction map.
It offers people a useful guide about when to catch the peak colors as the leaves change across the country.
When will the leaves change in Michigan in 2025?
Here’s a timeline of when the leaves are predicted to change in Michigan this year:
Sept. 8: No change for the lower half of the state and parts of the U.P., minimal change for parts of Northern Lower Michigan.

Sept. 15: Minimal change for the majority of the state and patchy color change for parts of Northern Lower Michigan. For the U.P., areas along Lake Michigan are also expected to see a patchy color change, while the areas along Lake Superior will see minimal change.