Why do leaves fall off trees in the autumn? 02:44. MINNEAPOLIS — The latest map shows fall colors are just starting to emerge across parts of northern and southern Minnesota.

Soon after, the process of leaves falling off trees happens. On this week’s WTOL 11 Weather Impact, we are breaking down why exactly that happens. Credit: WTOL 11. Peak of fall colors.

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Have you been noticing that many deciduous trees throughout the area are covered in browned, dying leaves and branches? The ...

Lifestyle; Gardening; Gardening; Expert explains real reason leaves change colour and fall off trees in autumn As the weeks progress, those leaves fall and provide a rusty mottled carpet to the ...

Fall this year has been a bit unusual in that we had fairly warm temperatures for this time of year. This likely disrupted the gradual process.

Taking leaf-peeping to new heights 04:38. The arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and cooler temperatures may mean fall is on its way, but nothing quite kicks off the season like when the leaves ...

Strong winds and torrential rain cause leaves to prematurely fall off trees, whereas calm winds lead to a later peak of fall color. Credit: WTOL 11.

Browning leaves on our trees this time of year is usually a sign that your tree is under stress. Falling leaves indicate trees' heat stress, lack of water Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

With fall just around the corner, you may begin to see some physical changes to your trees. While some changes are normal for this time of year, others could signal that your tree is diseased or ...

This is putting a lot of stress on the trees, and that is what we are noticing with the leaves changing color to yellow or brown on some trees, and leaves falling off other trees already. Watch ...

"Trees in the fall, our deciduous trees, will essentially turn off the lights. They go dormant and they don't need as much energy so they are able to release those leaves," Pollack said.