{"id":4311,"date":"2023-10-04T21:40:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mer.tours\/where-and-when-to-see-fall-foliage-across-the-us-this-year\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T21:40:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:40:27","slug":"where-and-when-to-see-fall-foliage-across-the-us-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/where-and-when-to-see-fall-foliage-across-the-us-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Where and when to see fall foliage across the US this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While autumn technically began in September, for many parts of the U.S., we’re only now starting to get our first glimpses of beautiful fall foliage. And if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to plan leaf-peeping trips to various regions of the country.<\/p>\n

Of course, where the foliage will be most colorful and when depends on each specific destination’s location, altitude and weather, with leaves starting to change at high elevations and latitudes first before the tide of turning leaves rolls farther south.<\/p>\n

Each fall, various forecast tools<\/a> aim to predict the arrival of autumn foliage across the U.S. using data points such as historical precipitation and temperature data, leaf-peak trends, observations and model outputs from previous years.<\/p>\n

Even so, foretelling fall foliage is tricky as no one can guarantee exactly where and when foliage will peak \u2014 especially with unusual weather patterns<\/a>. Still, here are some of the best forecasts we have to help you plan the best fall foliage trip possible this year, and where you might want to head over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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When will fall foliage be best?<\/h2>\n

One of the best forecasting tools for fall foliage is SmokyMountains.com’s Fall Foliage Prediction Map<\/a>, which utilizes a variety of data points, including historical and forecasted temperature and precipitation alongside historical trends, user data and records of tree types in specific regions.<\/p>\n

The map uses refined data modeling to offer an accurate forecast each year by analyzing all these key areas. Further bolstering its precision this year, the map now also draws upon user-submitted photos in real time.<\/p>\n

SmokyMountains.com<\/a> founder \u2014 and creator of the prediction map \u2014 David Angotti says, “With our unique blend of historical and forecast data, we are able to make a highly accurate prediction by the end of August. The drastic year-to-year changes dictate that we create a new map from scratch with new data each year.”<\/p>\n

Based on this year’s map, the best time to glimpse stunning orange and red leaves nationwide is between the middle and the end of October. During this period, much of the United States will be in the full throes of fall \u2014 except the South, which will only be on the cusp of its own prime leaf-peeping season.<\/p>\n

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