It's officially fall in New England, so what will this new season bring? Will we continue our recent drought? And what impacts will the past and future weather have on the fall foliage this year?

September 2025, much like September 2024, has been very dry. This comes on the heels of a three straight summer months with below average rainfall.

We have seen the drought status get worse and worse throughout New England, including an area of "extreme drought" through parts of central New Hampshire and Maine.

While fall isn't the worst time of year to experience a drought, it is likely to have real implications for the foliage season.

WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston

New England foliage map

First and foremost, a drought up north typically leads to an early burst of color followed by a f

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