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Scenes of Autumn in New England from Our Fall Foliage Forecaster

A collection of images celebrating the beauty of autumn in New England from Yankee fall foliage forecaster Jim Salge.

By Yankee Editors|Oct 12 2021| Print icon

Beech Forests

Beech trees are among the last to turn in New England each year, but are stunning in late October. Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH.

Photo Credit: Jim Salge

Every autumn, Jim Salge, Yankee′s official fall foliage forecaster, is very busy.

As a former meteorologist at the Mount Washington Observatory and a current science teacher, Jim knows New England foliage. From the first color predictions in mid-August until the last leaf falls, he keeps tabs on the weather, forest health, and most importantly, the fall foliage colors throughout New England and shares his insights and observations with NewEngland.com all season long.

But that’s not all! As a photographer, Jim is also out chasing peak color in his favorite spots, hoping to capture the very best of autumn through his lens. Jim’s images have graced our magazine, posts on NewEngland.com, and most importantly, Yankee‘s foliage forecasts, for nearly a decade. The images here are some of his favorites, showing beautiful but rare moments of the calm, quieter times out and about during autumn in New England.

Scenes of Autumn in New England from Foliage Forecaster Jim Salge

First Lake
Early autumn brings cool temperatures, valley fog, and mist over lakes. First Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Swamp Maples
Red maple trees near wetlands tend to turn early in September across New England. Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Mount Washington
The alpine zones high above the treeline turn a kaleidoscope of colors in mid-September. Lion Head Trail, Mount Washington, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Percy Peaks
When hikers hit the trails early, they are often greeted with views over morning valley fog. Percy Peaks, Stark, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Mount Tremont
Early color mixes in with a sea of green in the maple forest of the White Mountains. Mount Tremont, Crawford Notch, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Jericho Lake in Autumn
Peak color arrives first in northern New England, seen through the birches of and morning mist. Jericho Lake, Berlin, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Moonrise From Dickey
The blueberry scrub and the moonrise compliment a colorful scene in the White Mountains. Welch Mountain, Waterville Valley, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Peak Color
Peak color in the White Mountains is a mix of yellow, orange and red with evergreen accents! Mount Pemigewasset, North Woodstock, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Hidden Cascade
Fall color along the river valleys can create beautiful scenes like at this waterfall. Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Past Peak
Past peak colors in the mountains can still look stunning under amazing skies. Mount Hayes, Gotham, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Massabesic Loon
Fall colors need not be in faraway places. This photo of loon and peak foliage was captured in the south central part of the state. Lake Massabesic, Manchester, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Stonehouse Pond
Quiet mornings and calm places, like in this self-portrait, are some of the favorite things to capture. Stonehouse Pond, Barrington, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Oaks From Alton
After the maples fall, rusty colors in oaks and beech trees remain on the landscape. Avery Peak, Alton, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge
Beech Forests
Beech trees are among the last to turn in New England each year, but are stunning in late October. Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH.
Photo Credit : Jim Salge

This post was first published in 2020 and has been updated. 

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  3. Manchester, New Hampshire and Lake Massabesic I was there in the middle 1950’s, my Aunt Anne Foye took me there with my brother and sisters for a picnic
    in late August 1954, my Aunt Anne said to us that the water that came from the
    faucet in her home in Manchester, New Hampshire came from Lake Massabesic,
    we enjoyed the picnic that evening and the wonderful gift of nature that still continues today and in my memory of long ago. George Singletary

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