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Leaves turn to peak colors

Oct 13, 2023 12:11 am

New York's foliage report says local leaves are getting closer to peak colors. The report says, "In Greene County, reports from above 1200’ in the town of Windham expect a mix of peak and past-peak foliage with at least 90 percent color change and orange, yellow, brown and green leaves of average brilliance. Some areas still have good color but some trees, especially maples, have lost lots of leaves. There is less foliage change in the lower elevations, with midpoint to near-peak color in the valley, including lots of yellow, while areas along the river are mostly green with some trees just starting to turn.... In Albany County, spotters at Thacher State Park in Voorheesville predict near-peak foliage with at least 55 percent change and varying shades of orange and yellow, plus some browns, reds and greens.... In the Hudson Valley, Columbia County volunteers in Hudson expect near-peak foliage with 60 percent color change and average to bright shades of gold and yellow, along with some shades of red. Color progression varies throughout Columbia County, with some areas still very green and other parts at peak. In Dutchess County, reports from the town of Beacon expect foliage will be at midpoint of change with 40 percent transition and some yellows and splashes of red leaves, while spotters in Poughkeepsie predict 40 percent color change with mostly yellow leaves, plus some reds and oranges shining through." Go to New York's foliage report for more information.