Fall Foliage Report:This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Where to see the best fall colors now.
Photo courtesy New York Department of Economic Development.
The I Love New York Fall Foliage Report is out for this weekend. The Empire State Development Division of Tourism's I LOVE NY program receives reports from observers around Adirondack Park. These “boots on the ground” scouts provide updates on the changing colors of leaves in their areas and what to expect for the upcoming weekend. We are happy to provide this summary to help you make the most of the fall foliage season.
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Tri-Lakes and High Peaks towns and villages report a beautiful transition to Fall.
According to I Love NY’s September 18 Fall Foliage Report, Saranac Lake’s leaf spotters are forecasting a 40% change this weekend, with a pleasing yellow, orange and red mix.
Scouts expect a 50-55% change in the foliage in Tupper Lake and Mt. Arab area by the weekend. According to the articulate observers, expect vibrant hues of “apricot, tangerine, buttercup, canary, maize, rhubarb and cerise.” They report that the unseasonably warm days and cool nights transform the leaves with vigor and intensity, providing a panoramic foliage spectacle.
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Foliage watchers in Malone report a 20% change in the area, which now has bright red and orange leaves and some scattered yellows.
The latest reports from Wilmington and Whiteface Mountain show an alluring 20% transformation in the foliage, with vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow leaves. A 50% change is also anticipated near the mountain, featuring a captivating blend of reds and purples.
Leaf Scouts stationed in historic Lake Placid report a 20% change. They tell us bright reds are starting to pop in higher elevations, golden hues are showing in the village and around the lakes, and the view from town looking at the mountains is beginning to show patches of seasonal color.
Leaves continue a moderate change in the Lake Champlain Region and Adirondack Coast.
Spotters report a 10% transition in Crown Point, with muted gold tones, rust, and occasional sparks of dark red. Similarly, watchers in Ticonderoga also report yellows, oranges, reds, and purples.
I Love NY observers in the Plattsburgh area see a 25% change overall, with foliage in the northern part of the county more advanced than in the southern territory.
The Central Adirondacks’ autumnal plumage is in the early phase of development.
The Lake Pleasant leaf patrol reports a 50% color change, while observers in Long Long Lake see a 30% transition. They witness muted yellows and oranges and occasional pockets of bright maple leaves.
In Newcomb, observers predict a 40% change with bursts of bright orange, reds, and yellows.
I Love NY’s leaf spotters in Old Forge predict up to 50% foliage change with bright splashes of copper and red among muted orange. Yellows are emerging, especially along roads and waterways.
Way over west, in Lewis County, reports Lowville leaf watchers indicate 25% leaf change, with bright reds. However, some trees are still completely green.
Lake George Region and Southern Foothills are beginning to transition.
Spotters in Warren County around Lake George expect a 10% change by the weekend. In Queensbury near Glens Falls, observers report a 35% change by the weekend, just in time for the Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Check back with us next week when we bring the next foliage report. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get the latest news.
Source: I Love NY Fall Foliage Report, New York Department of Economic Development
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