The trees across western Pennsylvania will be approaching peak color this week, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' fall foliage report .

Last week's rain has helped slow the color transition for many forests, which were stressed from drought and showing their colors early . The rain and warm nighttime temperatures have likely stabilized the fall foliage timeline, which had been barreling ahead. The temperatures are also supposed to cool down next week , encouraging some noticeable color change across the state, the DCNR says.

Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Report (Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)

According to the fall foliage map for the week of Oct. 2-8, most of the Pittsburgh area is approaching peak color, w

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