Oct 17, 2024 - Things to Do
Mapped: When and where to see peak fall foliage in 2024
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Fall is finally in full force.
What's happening: Temperatures are getting frostier, flannel is getting cozier and leaves are beginning to get prettier.
State of play: Trees around the city are starting to show flashes of yellow, and experts expect the peak beauty of the season is just around the corner.
- Using historical weather reports, tree species info and user data, the travel brand SmokyMountains.com put together 2024 foliage prediction maps of the U.S.
- The maps show that near-peak conditions for leaf-peeping will start creeping into Middle Tennessee by next week.
Between the lines: Get your scenic drives and hikes in while you can. Your window to view the bright hues might be trickier to predict, as climate change impacts when leaves change and how colorful they get.
ā Tell us: Where are your favorite places to take in fall's splendor?
- Send your tips and prettiest pictures our way at [email protected].