Fall Color Update

Get real-time fall foliage updates and find the best fall color with our interactive map. Plan your fall trip today! See when fall leaves will peak in 2025! View our U.S.

fall foliage map, find top leaf-peeping spots, and get tips for the best autumn color viewing. In the fall, the decrease in intensity and duration of sunlight, and the cooler temperatures, cause the leaves to stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellowish colors or other pigments already in the leaf become visible.

There are 4 main fall foliage regions across the United States. See which fall foliage map is the best for tracking the colorful autumn leaves near you! Fall Foliage Map Tracker: Current Status And Peak Times See how fall's colors are progressing and when they'll peak near you.

Discover real-time fall foliage updates with our interactive map. See vibrant color changes starting in late September for regions like the Midwest and New England. Learn peak fall color dates for states like Alabama and Arizona.

Our planning guide highlights tree species and vibrant hues of gold, red, and orange for your autumn photo adventure. Here's where fall foliage will peak first in 2025 Changes in leaves start occurring when trees receive less light. The lack of chlorophyll can reveal yellow, orange and red pigments leading to the best fall foliage colors.

A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing and where to see peak fall foliage, updated regularly. See how fall's colors are progressing and when they'll peak near you. Explore Fall Find Foliage Near You Looking for a fall foliage map of your state? We provide daily-updated maps for every state in the Lower 48, along with information about how you can plan ahead for your fall color trip.