Fall is here!
When you think of fall, the first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful combinations of colors in the soon to be falling leaves. Each leaf a different shade of orange, red and yellow can be found in the Adirondacks. The peak of the fall season is late September & early October when those vibrate colors are covering every mountain and valley through the entire Adirondack Park.
Week of October 7 - 14, 2024
Percent changed: Still at 90%
Predominant Colors: Orange, red, and bright gold. Some deep red and yellow are developing. Many leaves are just changing now, as others have peaked and fallen. Rain and wind continue to take a toll. More vivid colors are now coming on after a muted start.
Brilliance: Average to above average.
Rating: PEAK!
Week of September 30 - October 6, 2024
Percent changed: 90%
Predominant Colors: Colors that have been muted are now popping. Reds, golds, and bright amber are dominant, with yellow and orange beginning to burst. Many trees are just beginning to change, so with minimum rain and wind the foliage season should extend through mid-October.
Brilliance: Above Average
Rating: PEAK!
September 25 – 29, 2024
Percent changed: 70%
Predominant Colors: In Herkimer County, spotters in Old Forge, NY predict up to a 70% leaf change with muted oranges and yellows, along with pops of copper and red.
Brilliance: Average.
Rating: Near Peak!
Week of September 18 - 24, 2024
Percent changed: 50%
Predominant Colors: In Herkimer County, spotters in Old Forge, NY predict up to 50% foliage change this weekend, with copper, reds, and muted orange. Yellows are emerging, especially along roads and waterways.
Brilliance: Average.
