Will the Pacific Northwest see 'vibrant' fall colors this year? New map reveals forecast

(NEXSTAR) — It may be hard to believe, but autumn is slowly creeping up, bringing with it one of nature’s most stunning shows: the changing of the leaves. Those in nearly two dozen states may be in for an even more vibrant display of fall foliage, according to a new report. Two of the nation’s fall color hotspots, though, may not be as lucky.

Nationwide, our trees (at least those that have color-changing leaves) are getting the signals to start settling in for the winter — namely, the...