Au Sable Riverfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Huron-Manistee National Forests.
Right now in Au Sable River · September
- Lumberman's Monument programs · May–Oct
3days to the next fall foliage seasonOct 1–31, The Forest Service says the Au Sable River views peak with fall color in October
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:11 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Huron-Manistee National Forests
First frost usually arrives this week
Oct 5Average first fall frost
May 8Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's E Tawas station (12.7 mi away, 586 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Huron-Manistee National Forests through the year
- Lumberman's Monument programsNowMay–Oct
- Warbler nesting areas closedMay–Jul
- Kirtland's warbler guided tours (reservation)May
Best spots around Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Au Sable VistaDeck over the Au Sable River and Alcona Pond
- Westgate Scenic OverlookRiver views and fall color; short walk to Rollways
- Lumberman's MonumentNature trail to a dune deck; fall color in autumn
- River Road Scenic Byway22 miles west from Lake Huron along the Au Sable
Around Michigan this week
- Hiawatha National Forest205 mi · Forest Service says the forest starts to show color in late SeptemberTodaydry and calmTuerain likelyWedrain likelyThudry and calmFrifrost (32°F)Satdry and calmSunfrost (32°F)
- Pictured Rocks212 mi · usually Sep 24–Oct 10Todaydry and calmTuedry and calmWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across the Upper Midwest, river birch is ahead of a typical year; American elm is behind. Which trees turn when →
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Au Sable Vista (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Kirtland's warbler tours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Westgate Scenic Overlook (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Huron-Manistee National Forests in 2026?
The Forest Service says the Au Sable River views peak with fall color in October: Oct 1–31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Huron-Manistee National Forests right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 3 days (Oct 1–31, The Forest Service says the Au Sable River views peak with fall color in October).
Can I see Kirtland's warblers?
Guided tours run May 15 to 31 with reservations. Breeding areas are closed May 1 to July 15, but you can look from the roadsides.Source: US Forest Service, Kirtland's warbler tours ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Huron-Manistee National Forests?
Au Sable Vista: deck over the Au Sable River and Alcona Pond; Westgate Scenic Overlook: river views and fall color; short walk to Rollways; Lumberman's Monument: nature trail to a dune deck; fall color in autumn; River Road Scenic Byway: 22 miles west from Lake Huron along the Au Sable.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Huron-Manistee National Forests?
Kirtland's warbler guided tours (reservation) (May); Warbler nesting areas closed (May–Jul).
What is Huron-Manistee National Forests like through the year?
Kirtland's warbler guided tours (reservation) (May), Warbler nesting areas closed (May–Jul) and Lumberman's Monument programs (May–Oct).