When Austin's leaves will peak this fall
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While fall in Central Texas doesn't quite compare to the season in other parts of the country, fall foliage will be here before you know it.
The big picture: The fall color change starts in the North and high elevations in the U.S., before making its way South.
- In Austin, leaves will start to change in the next couple weeks, before reaching their peak around Nov. 17.
Between the lines: Travel brand SmokyMountains.com uses historical weather reports, tree species info and user data to put together 2025 foliage prediction maps of the U.S.
Zoom in: Take a trip to Eisenhower State Park in North Texas, Lost Maples State Natural Area in the Hill Country or Daingerfield State Park in northeast Texas for the best views of fall foliage.
The bottom line: Even with warmer weather shifting timelines, there will still be plenty of reds, yellows, oranges and purples to see across the country.