When will the leaves change color in North Carolina, 2025
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Leaf peepers, your season is approaching.
- The leaves will start to change color in parts of western North Carolina later this month, but it won't be until October that we start to see some good color in the Triangle, according to WBTV meteorologists.
Why it matters: North Carolina is home to some of the country's most picturesque places to take in fall foliage, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- The Triangle boasts some gorgeous fall weather too, whether you're on a college campus or out hitting a local trail or nature preserve.
Zoom in: Expect peak color in the mountains to start around mid-October and in the Triangle around early November, according to WBTV.
- Here in the Triangle, peak color will be between Oct. 27 and Nov. 7, according to travel brand SmokyMountains.com.
State of play: Warmer-than-average temperatures could delay foliage in much of the country, particularly in the South and West. A drought could cause leaves to turn brown and fall early.
Where to go: SmokyMountains.com picked three spots to travel to in North Carolina for leaf peeping: Biltmore Estate in Asheville, Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County and Goose Creek State Park in Beaufort County.
