Fall Color Is Headed To Texas, Here’s When To Expect Some Beautiful Colors

Unlike Texas, some parts of the US are already experiencing the beauty of fall foliage and being treated to the amazing palette of color that is produced by the changing of leaves. In time, Texas residents will get to experience Fall color in our special way.

The color may not be as dramatic as in the Pacific Northwest or as stunning as it is in the New England states, but it will still be beautiful and dramatic, to say the least. Texans know it will be a quick change too. Green one day, reddish-orangish-yellowish the next day and then burnt brown three days later!

Fall officially arrived in East Texas on Sunday, September 21st, and as summer-like temperatures continue to hang around so do our green leaves. Fall's color doesn't usually arrive in East Texas and Texas until sometime in late October or even early November for some. We might see some color changes before then on some trees.

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The Farmer's Almanac has a slick Fall foliage color map that shows the progression of Fall county by county across the US. It predicts East Texas will begin to see the leaves change over around November 2nd.

Why do leaves change color?

Due to less sunlight and heat, leaves lose the ability to produce food and the chlorophyll that gives the leaves their green color begins to break down and that's when the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds begin appearing. The weather also plays a big role in color and how long it sticks around. Rainy and windy days will ramp up the process and shorten the amount of time you'll see the change happen.

Fall color is coming to East Texas, it's just a little later than the rest of the country.