Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNorthern U.S. states, particularly New England and upstate New York, are forecast to have the best fall foliage viewings this year, according to AccuWeather. Most top viewing areas are expected to see peak autumn colors between late September and mid-October due to lingering summer warmth. California, parts of the Midwest and the Northwest Cascades are projected to show vibrant colors, though wildfires and drought may impact the interior Northwest. Drought and heat conditions are expected to weaken foliage displays in the Colorado Rockies, mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, causing some trees to turn brown early. Climate change continues to disrupt fall foliage by stressing trees with warmer temperatures, though resilient species like maples maintain their vivid red hues. In fullThe US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors this yearMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Where to see America’s best fall foliage this year
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNorthern U.S. states, particularly New England and upstate New York, are forecast to have the best fall foliage viewings this year, according to AccuWeather. Most top viewing areas are expected to see peak autumn colors between late September and mid-October due to lingering summer warmth. California, parts of the Midwest and the Northwest Cascades are projected to show vibrant colors, though wildfires and drought may impact the interior Northwest. Drought and heat conditions are expected to weaken foliage displays in the Colorado Rockies, mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, causing some trees to turn brown early. Climate change continues to disrupt fall foliage by stressing trees with warmer temperatures, though resilient species like maples maintain their vivid red hues. In fullThe US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors this yearMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
