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Fall foliage maps tracker: current status in your region
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Fall has arrived, and the leaves are changing color. Here's how things look in your area and where colors are peaking.

Sara Tonks
BySara Tonks•
4 hours agoUpdated: October 4, 2026, 7:46 am EDTPublished: October 4, 2026, 7:46 am EDT

Fall foliage hidden gems: the best lesser known spots in your region

Fall has officially arrived across much of the country, and some areas have already reached the peak of the colorful season. Have you missed your shot to go out and do some leaf peeping? Or do you still have time to plan the perfect excursion?

Current status: Northeast

Northeast US Fall Foliage

Current status: South

Southeast US Fall Foliage

Current status: Midwest

Upper Midwest US Fall Foliage

Current status: West

Northwest US Fall Foliage

Typical time of peak colors

If you prefer to plan ahead and want to go when the foliage typically peaks, the map below from ExploreFall.com can help with what time of year is best for different areas. Just remember: Those are averages and typical peak times. Your area may be different this year.

(MORE: See fall foliage from a whole new angle this year)

Map of the United States showing peak fall foliage timing by region, color-coded for September, October, and November

Sara Tonks is a content meteorologist with weather.com and has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Georgia Tech in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences along with a master’s degree from Unity Environmental University in Marine Science.

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