After last year’s drought-shortened display, healthier forests are setting the stage for a more gradual (and potentially spectacular) autumn. Read on for the official 2026 New England fall foliage forecast.
Jim Salge
New England
Where to See Fall Foliage This Weekend | 2026
New England’s foliage season winds down with late color along the coast, lingering oaks, and a final burst of autumn beauty before winter’s arrival.
New England
2025 New England Fall Foliage October Update | Early Peaks, Patchy Color & Where to Find the Best Views Now
Peak color has passed in the north, but patches of brilliance remain from southern New Hampshire to coastal Maine. Here’s what to expect in New England for the long weekend’s fall foliage views.
New England’s 2025 foliage season is unfolding fast. Drought stress is bringing out vivid reds in some areas, but colors are peaking earlier and fading quicker. Foliage expert Jim Salge shares what to expect for timing, brightness, and the best drives this fall.
New England
Where to Find Early Fall Foliage in New England
If you find yourself hunting for early foliage, there are some fantastic options in New England for those willing to think outside the box.
New England
New England Fall Foliage Forecast 2025
Get the 2025 New England fall foliage forecast, including peak color times, weather influences, and travel tips for the best leaf-peeping this year.
A silent threat is changing New England’s forests. Discover how beech leaf disease endangers golden fall canopies—and what hope remains for the future.
New England
2024 New England Fall Foliage Update | Surprises, Bright Spots, and Where to Go This Weekend
Despite early concerns over drought and heat, the fall foliage in northern New England is early and bright, with vibrant colors visible in many spots heading into the long weekend.
The most popular fall foliage drives aren’t the only way to experience New England’s spectacular autumn foliage display.
Of all the New England fall foliage drives, none is more well known (or mispronounced) than the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire.
New England’s fall foliage is expected to arrive earlier than usual this year due to dry September weather, but vibrant reds and yellows should still dazzle leaf peepers across the region.
Vermont
2024 Vermont Foliage Planner
Planning to enjoy the 2024 Vermont foliage? Learn where to find early color, late color, and everything in between, including the best peak Vermont foliage weekend and recommended Vermont foliage drive.