Here's when you can expect peak fall foliage in Philly
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Don't let those early brown leaves fool you — Pennsylvania's peak foliage is still ahead.
The big picture: It depends on where in the state you are — some leaves are expected to pop in late September while others will be at their peak in the last week of October, according to travel brand SmokyMountains.com.
State of play: SmokyMountains.com uses historical weather reports, tree species info and user data to put together 2025 foliage prediction maps of the U.S.
- According to that assessment, the Philly region's peak season will be around the third week of October.
- For impatient leaf-peepers: More color can be found in the region's northern reaches, like Northampton and Lehigh counties.
What they're saying: The expert prognosticators expect we're going to have a picturesque season.
- We had perfect conditions leading into fall — a wet spring and dry late summer.
- Typically French Creek State Park and Marsh Creek State Park are some of our region's best spots to take in the colors.
Zoom out: Warmer-than-average temperatures could delay foliage in much of the country, particularly in the South and West, including Georgia, Alabama and northern Florida.
- Yes, but: Mountainous regions and areas with cooler-than-usual forecasts — like northern New England, the Adirondacks and the Poconos — could see peak colors on the early side, according to forecasts.
What we're watching: Pennsylvania's official fall foliage report is due out the first week of October.