Oct 18, 2024 - News
When to expect peak fall foliage in the DMV
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This is not a drill: Grab your beanies, because we're approaching peak fall foliage in the DMV.
Why it matters: Is it even really fall if you don't add an artsy autumnal tree shot to your Instagram Stories?
State of play: It appears that we'll be seeing the prime moments of red and yellow in our trees starting next week.
- 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.
Leaf peepers should know that almost all of the Virginia portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway is now open after Hurricane Helene.
What we're watching: How vibrant our colors actually are this year. There's a chance that record-breaking heat and drought from this summer could shorten and dull the fall foliage season.