How meteorologists forecast peak fall foliage color
Caitlin Kaiser
ByCaitlin KaiserandTatum Fry
7 hours agoUpdated: September 12, 2026, 8:46 am EDTPublished: September 11, 2026, 11:15 am EDT

Forecasting a storm and forecasting peak fall foliage have more in common than you'd expect, and the leaves give it away weeks ahead of time. It turns out there's a real formula behind when the leaves change, and it's more predictable than it looks. Here's what we’re tracking when it comes to fall foliage.

Loading comments...