Overview
- Ohio’s Oct. 24 ODNR update shows roughly half the state at peak color with the rest near peak, with central counties peaking and the eastern tier close behind.
- Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties are marked near peak with widespread yellow and orange hues.
- ODNR forester David Parrott urges trips soon, estimating about one to two weeks of good viewing if strong wind or a hard freeze does not arrive.
- Live national trackers from Explore Fall and SmokyMountains.com show Ohio among peak areas as many northern and Midwestern regions sit at or past peak.
- Earlier drought and warmth muted some displays toward yellows, though recent cool evenings have intensified reds and purples in places.