Fall foliage maps tracker: Current status in your region
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We are well into fall as leaves keep changing. Here's how things look in your area and where colors are peaking.

Sara Tonks
BySara Tonks•
1 hour agoUpdated: October 27, 2026, 5:53 am EDTPublished: October 27, 2026, 5:53 am EDT

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

Fall is underway, and colors are peaking across the majority of the country. But some areas have already passed their peak. Have you missed your shot to go out and do some leaf peeping in your area and need to do some travel to find festive fall foliage? Or do you still have time to plan the perfect excursion? Find out below.

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: These 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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