Fall Will Arrive Early In MI: Old Farmer's Almanac Prediction

MICHIGAN — Fall weather will arrive early in Michigan this year, according to a new fall 2024 forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The outlook also offers predictions on when fall foliage should be at its most brilliant here.

According to the forecast, temperatures will being falling in September before settling below average in October and November across Michigan. Only areas in Northern Michigan can expect to see average temperatures.

Precipitation in Michigan this fall should also be below average.

Temperatures and precipitation together can affect the brilliance of fall leaves. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s interactive fall foliage map (yellow marks the beginning of foliage season, orange and red are peak season, and brown is past peak).

In Michigan, leaves should peak around October 4.

If you have a fall vacation planned, here’s what to expect in different region of the country:

The hot steamy temperatures of summer will continue well into fall this year, especially in the western half of the country. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected in the Heartland; Pacific Northwest; Texas and Oklahoma and the High Plains, and into Missouri, Iowa and part of Illinois; the Pacific Southwest and Desert Southwest; and Hawaii and Alaska.

Cooler-than-average temperatures are expected in Florida and the Southeast, as well as the Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley, the Appalachians and Atlantic Corridor.

Near-average temperatures are expected from the Gulf Coast to Arkansas and Tennessee, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and most of New England.