Leaf peepers in Central New York and the Finger Lakes can expect peak fall foliage between October 15 and 28.
Explore Fall’s foliage forecast shows vibrant colors will reach Skaneateles, Cortland, Auburn, and Syracuse by mid-October. Popular Finger Lakes spots like Ithaca, Geneva, Watkins Glen, and Penn Yan will hit their peak closer to the end of the month.
The site uses temperature, daylight, and rainfall data to predict peak leaf color—accurate within three days 80% of the time.
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