But as any fall foliage chaser knows, timing is super tricky as Mother Nature rarely sticks to the same schedule every year. In fact, within a matter of days, an area can jump from peak to past peak.

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Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. A foliage predictor map from SmokyMountains.com shows that peak fall colors have arrived here in Michigan. All of Michigan should be past peak ...

Witch-­‐hazel (yellow), found in many dry and wet forests, also blooms (yellow, strap-­‐like flowers) while reaching its peak fall colors. Maple-­‐leaf viburnum (pale pink tones) occurs in many dry ...

Fall colors are in full effect in Hampton Roads, with the region either in peak, or just past-peak foliage, according to the state Department of Forestry.

Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said North Carolina’s mountain areas would likely not be ready for visitors until after the fall foliage season.