Vibrant fall colors are already nearing their peak in some places to the far north as the calendar approaches mid-September.
The combination of sunny days, cool nights and dry air are creating the ideal conditions for some awesome fall foliage in several regions across the U.S.
Whether traveling within your backyard or venturing out across state lines to find the best hues of 2024, a new interactive map from Washington Post Climate Change and By The Way reveals when travelers can expect peak fall colors from New England to SoCal.
For those making plans to experience the best colors of the season, experts are suggesting areas like the Ozarks and upstate New York.
AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok is anticipating the best fall colors in the Midwest. "The trees should have nice reds and oranges and that could extend all the way down to parts of the Ozarks and parts of southern Missouri."
"The better spots for colorful fall foliage are forecast to be in parts of upstate New York, western New York, and central and northern Pennsylvania," Pastelok added.
"Another big area from the Great Lakes, Midwest, and down to the lower Mississippi Valley looks pretty good as well. They’ve had decent amounts of precipitation this summer. Going into the early fall season, it looks drier and the nights look cooler, especially in the north."
Travelers looking to make the most of their colorful fall escape can pair their autumn adventure with one of the country's charming small towns.
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