A streak of cooler days has us thinking about sweaters, pumpkins and leaves.

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center expects above normal temperatures and normal chances of precipitation from September through November. So, the sweaters might have to stay tucked away for a bit longer.

What does the weather forecast mean for leaves? When will they change color? Since 2013, SmokyMountains.com has used historical temperature, precipitation and regional tree data and feedback from foliage fans around the United States to produce a map that shows a county-by-county view of the best times to visit for peak leaf-peeping.

In 2024, the concern was dry weather, which could impact the bright, fiery foliage across the region. Many factors , however, are involved in whe

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