As temperatures cool and pumpkin spice every little thing hits native shops, ideas flip to fall within the Chicago space.
And what higher technique to have a good time the colourful season than to make a journey to see the altering leaves. Since 2013, SmokyMountains.com has used knowledge and suggestions from foliage followers round america to provide a map that exhibits a county-by-county view of the perfect occasions to go to for peak leaf-peeping.
Similar to meteorologists predict the climate, SmokyMountains.com has turn into the go-to web site for localized leafage info. The positioning combines historic temperature and precipitation info with sort of tree by geographic area. The dates given under may not be laborious and quick guidelines however extra like tips on when to anticipate the leaves to seem of their full glory. Customers are additionally inspired to add photographs and particulars from their space to assist enhance the predictions.
Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin might see peak leaf coloration in mid-October. Wish to expertise the crimson, yellow and orange tree cover sooner? Journey farther north in late September or early October.
2024 fall foliage prediction map, by county
Click on and drag on the button under to view the anticipated coloration change in leaves throughout the weeks forward.
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