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Most local leaves now past peak colors

Oct 27, 2022 12:03 pm

This week's New York foliage report show most local leaves at peak or past-peak colors. "Albany County reports from the Cohoes Falls predict past-peak foliage this weekend, with 90-95% leaf change, and orange and gold leaves of average brilliance, as well as significant leaf droppage," the report says. "Spotters at John Boyd Thacher State Park in Voorheesville also expect past-peak foliage with an abundance of mostly brilliant yellow and orange leaves, along with some brown leaves.... In the Catskills, Greene County foliage will be just-past-peak in the Town of Catskill with nearly complete leaf change and yellow and orange leaves of average brilliance, along with touches of red. Foliage at Belleayre Mountain Ski Area in Highmount will also be past-peak, with complete leaf change and bright orange and yellow leaves..... In the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County spotters reporting from Beacon predict that foliage will be at peak this weekend, with 70% leaf change and many bright shades of yellow, orange, and red, along with some purple. Spotters in Hopewell Junction are predicting peak foliage with 75-80% leaf change and bright red, yellow, and orange leaves, along with some remaining green leaves. Foliage in Poughkeepsie will be less changed, with up to 50% color transition and emerging red leaves of average brilliance." See New York's foliage report for complete details.