Leaf Peeping In New York? This Is A Great Weekend To Go, Here’s Why
Christmas is a short 8 weeks away and before you know it we will be replacing the inflatable Frankenstein with the inflatable Santa Clause on our front yards. Soon enough you will cut the grass one last time this year and start getting the snow blower ready for action. But that won't be this weekend.
This weekend may be your last chance to soak in the colors of Fall and do that last-minute leaf-peeping. Here are your 2023 Fall Foliage Map Predictions for New York State. Don't be "leafed" behind.
The New York weather forecast for much of this weekend might even give you one last taste of Summer with temperatures in the 70's. Here's how to seek out and find the last leaves of 2023.
Take a look at the maps below to maximize your leaf-peeping potential this weekend. Looks like the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and the Finger Lakes are the hot spots with Long Island coming on strong. Here's a sample of what the entire state looks like heading into this weekend according to I Love NY.
Here are some New York regions to keep an eye on for nature's fireworks.
- Capital Region: Peak by the third week of October
- Finger Lakes Region: Peak by late October
- Greater Niagara: Peak by the last week of October
- Hudson Valley: Peak by the third week of October
- Long Island: Peak by November
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