September has arrived, and with it, many are now awaiting the arrival of fall.

Though many are awaiting fall's arrival, we still have several weeks to go before peak color arrives. Advertisement

The Smoky Mountains fall foliage map predicts peak color for the Greater Cincinnati area is set to occur in late October this year.

If you want to see those colors a week or two sooner, you'll have to head up to northern Ohio or Indiana, where peak color will occur closer to mid-October.

What exactly plays a role in those beautiful yellows, reds and oranges?

The National Weather Service said warm, sunny days and cool — but not freezing — nights yield the best fall colors.

Other things that play a role in leaf vibrancy are the amount of cloud cover and rain a tree is exposed to. Conditions h

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