{
  "question": "Was today fall colors peaking?",
  "url": "https://was.today/fall-colors-peaking",
  "verdict": "yes",
  "headline": "YES",
  "answer": "Yes — central Ohio is in its mid-to-late October peak window, with ODNR reporting near-peak to peak color statewide.",
  "details": [
    "ODNR on Oct. 22: mostly near peak and peak statewide",
    "Central Ohio peak modeled for Oct. 19–24",
    "Hickories yellow, sweet gums showing reds and purples"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "WSYX",
      "url": "https://abc6onyourside.com/news/news-links/fall-color-tracker-ohio-foliage-leaves-changing-colors-peak-still-days-away-october-19-through-24-2026-leaf-peepers-metro-parks-odnr-weather"
    },
    {
      "title": "Ohio Department of Natural Resources (.gov)",
      "url": "https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/fall-color-update-4-2026"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Columbus Dispatch",
      "url": "https://www.dispatch.com/story/things-to-do/2026/09/24/apple-picking-pumpkin-patches-fall-festivals-central-ohio/91769680007/"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-23",
  "place": "Columbus, OH, US",
  "permalink": "https://was.today/fall-colors-peaking/2026-10-23/us/oh/columbus",
  "scope": "local",
  "volatile": false,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-23T11:23:29.345Z"
}