Overview

• A Hearst New England county-by-county map shows color emerging across northern Vermont, northern New Hampshire and much of inland Maine.
• WMTW reports coastal Maine remains mostly green while nearby inland zones are already showing widespread yellow hues that some observers consider early.
• Forecasters expect near-peak foliage in northern Maine and New Hampshire from late September into early October, with most of the region peaking or just past peak by mid-October.
• Dry conditions are causing some trees to drop leaves sooner and brown in spots, even as stations still anticipate vibrant displays across much of New England.
• WCVB notes the season typically progresses south through October, with Boston often reaching peak toward the end of the month and higher elevations turning earlier.