Nov 06, 2026 — Digital Edition
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Fall Leaf Forecast 2023

🍁 🍂 Calling all leaf peepers! 🍁 🍂 Our fall foliage predictions are here and we can't wait for our mountains to come alive with color. Start planning your fall adventure today at wvtourism.com/fall.

Autumn is many travelers’ favorite season of the year. Moderate temperatures, fun seasonal activities, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, of course, the foliage that makes fall a great season for road trips and weekend getaways. But, timing these excursions to coincide with “peak” fall foliage is always tricky, and this year looks to be trending later than usual in some areas, as well as short-lived for some others.

🍁 🍂 Calling all leaf peepers! 🍁 🍂
🍁 🍂 Calling all leaf peepers! 🍁 🍂

Fall Foliage Map 2023 Predictions

When the 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map Expects Peak Color - AFAR

Peak Times to See Fall Foliage Across the US [2023] – Trips To Discover

Here's When Fall Foliage Colors Are Predicted to Peak in Your State
Here's When Fall Foliage Colors Are Predicted to Peak in Your State
15 Best Places To See Fall Foliage In The US In 2024 - Islands
15 Best Places To See Fall Foliage In The US In 2024 - Islands

Fall 2023 Financial Forecast

2023 Fall Foliage Map & Nationwide Peak Leaf Forecast

The Best Time to Go Leaf Spotting This Year? This Map Reveals Exactly When Fall Colors Will Be at Their Prime
The Best Time to Go Leaf Spotting This Year? This Map Reveals Exactly When Fall Colors Will Be at Their Prime
Peak Times to See Fall Foliage Across the US [2023] - Holidays
Peak Times to See Fall Foliage Across the US [2023] - Holidays

Plan your autumn trips with timing in mind — catch golden leaves from the Rockies to the Southwest, stretching far beyond New England. #ScenicSeasons #FallTravelTips #TravelUSA #LeafPeeping #AutumnColors

Fall Leaf Forecast 2025

Leaf-peeping season has begun. Find out when the fall leaves reach peak color across the United States with our 2023 fall foliage map! Plus, here’s a list of 21 great places to see autumn’s colors.

Where are the best fall colors? Map out best dates and locations for 2023 leaf-peeping

Best Fall Foliage Maps for Tracking Leaf Color Forecasts in 2026
Best Fall Foliage Maps for Tracking Leaf Color Forecasts in 2026
2025 Fall Prediction Map
2025 Fall Prediction Map
U.S. Fall Color Calendar: Peak Times to Visit
U.S. Fall Color Calendar: Peak Times to Visit
2023 Fall Foliage Color Map: When is Peak Foliage?
2023 Fall Foliage Color Map: When is Peak Foliage?
Where are the best fall colors? Map out best dates and locations for 2023 leaf-peeping
Where are the best fall colors? Map out best dates and locations for 2023 leaf-peeping
My Favorite Fall Foliage Trackers for Perfect Peak Color Timing
My Favorite Fall Foliage Trackers for Perfect Peak Color Timing
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Is a Leaf-Peeper’s Best Friend
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Is a Leaf-Peeper’s Best Friend
Best Fall Foliage Timing by State Across the US
Best Fall Foliage Timing by State Across the US
Plan Your Leaf-Peeping Trip With This Fall Foliage Map
Plan Your Leaf-Peeping Trip With This Fall Foliage Map
there's when fall leaves are prettied to be at peak color in the south
there's when fall leaves are prettied to be at peak color in the south

I’ve chased fall colors for over 10 years, and timing peak foliage is always the hardest part. This guide pulls together the fall foliage maps, trackers, peak predictions, webcams, scenic drives, and local reports I use to plan autumn trips across New England, the Smokies, the Rockies, the Midwest, California, and beyond. Save this before planning your next fall getaway.

This fall foliage prediction map is a leaf-peeper’s best friend

To catch peak fall color, you need the right timing in each state, and this state-by-state guide gives you the exact windows for vibrant foliage. From the northern forests to southern landscapes, you will find the best weeks to plan your leaf-peeping trip and witness nature's transformation. Imagine crisp air, golden aspen groves, and fiery maples painting the hillsides. Use this reference to track color progression and maximize your chances of seeing stunning autumn displays. Save this guide for your seasonal travel planning.

Find out where to go and when on your road trip so that you don’t miss the gorgeous colors this fall!

Garden - Despite an exceptionally dry June in the southeastern United States, July rainfall turned the fall foliage forecast around, and we're on track for an eye-popping season.⁠ ⁠ According to Dr. Howard Neufeld, a retired plant biologist and North Carolina’s resident “Fall Color Guy,” the vistas of the Blue Ridge Parkway will show off brilliant reds and oranges from late September all the way to the middle of November. ⁠ ⁠ Get his tips for the best leaf peeping lookouts—plus his favorite fiery fall plant—here: https://gardenandgun.com/fall-leaves-2026?utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=september2026_facebook&utm_content=mainpost ⁠ Story: Ellen Corry Photo: Gabriela Gomez-Misserian Data: Explore Fall | Facebook