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The Weather Channel

When to expect peak fall foliage colors across U.S.

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For all you fall lovers out there, the question that is always top of mind is: When can I see the peak fall foliage colors? Although Mother Nature sometimes changes the game, we have a playbook of where and when you can typically see the leaves at their best.

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  • Early-season foliage appears in the Rockies, northern Great Lakes, and interior Northeast. 9s
  • Mid to late October is peak season for the Midwest, South, and much of the Northeast and West. 15s
  • Late-season colors are seen in early November in the mid-Atlantic, deep South, and Plains. 27s
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