Overview
- AccuWeather forecasts particularly electric foliage in Midwest states such as Michigan and Illinois.
- New England, New York, and Pennsylvania are also expected to have powerful, popping colors, though New England's patterns will be more typical.
- Maine's abundant sunshine and rainfall have set the stage for a breathtaking foliage season, with peak colors arriving at different times across the state.
- Climate change has impacted recent leaf peeping seasons, with droughts and heat waves causing premature browning and leaf drop.
- Tourism offices in states like Maine and New Hampshire are preparing for an influx of visitors, with New Hampshire expecting about 3.7 million tourists.