Fall colours could end faster in Ontario due to summer flash floods

Extreme rainfall may be causing tree leaves in some parts of Ontario to change colour earlier than normal, and weather factors in the coming weeks could affect the timing or duration of the annual fall spectacle, experts say.

Fall colours could end faster in Ontario due to summer flash floods
Tree experts say some trees may change colour sooner due to stress. With September now underway, forestry experts say now’s a good time to start planning out some excursions into the woods to make sure you don't miss out. This photo of Toronto was taken during a previous fall season.

Extreme rainfall may be causing tree leaves in some parts of Ontario to change colour earlier than normal, and weather factors in the coming weeks could affect the timing or duration of the annual fall spectacle, experts say.