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When to See Peak Fall Foliage Colors in the U.S.

Fall is right around the corner, and with it comes the changing of the leaves into beautiful autumnal hues. This map will let you know the peak times for Fall foliage, meaning the window where the leaves are their most vibrant reds, oranges and yellows before falling off the trees altogether. Use it as a tool to plan your trip and get the most breathtaking pictures possible.

Travel and Leisure ~ ” The 2020 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, put out annually by SmokyMountains.com, will help you figure out when the changing leaves are patchy at best, have peaked, or are past their peak. ‘ The map should be especially useful to potential travelers, leaf-peepers, and photographers as they pick future dates for trips to view peak fall in each area of the United States,’ company founder and statistical expert David Angotti said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. ‘The date picker, which can be found at the bottom of the map, helps the user visualize how fall will progress for both specific destinations and the entire country.’

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The map was created by analyzing millions of data points, according to its creators, and put together county by county, utilizing everything from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration precipitation forecasts to average daylight exposure and temperature forecasts. ” ~ Travel and Leisure

To read more about the 2020 Fall Foliage Map and find out the peak time for beautiful leaves in your region, click the link below.

**Please note: Due to the impact of COVID-19 on travel, we encourage people to always plan trips in accordance with the guidance provided by government and health officials.


See Beautiful Leaves This Autumn

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