# Fall Foliage 2026 Peak Colors Map

> See where New York, NJ and CT will have peak autumn colors this fall.
- Title: Fall Foliage 2026 Peak Colors Map · ABC7 New York | Shortify
- Summary: See where New York, NJ and CT will have peak autumn colors this fall. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will see peak fall foliage in early to mid-October…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/fall-foliage-map-2026-where-see-brilliant-colors-autumn-new-york-jersey-connecticut/19854939
- Published: 2026-09-21T15:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new york, new jersey, connecticut, fall foliage, adirondacks, new hampshire, autumn colors, peak foliage, news, local
## Peak Foliage Starts
The 2026 fall foliage season begins in Upstate New York with Adirondacks changing soon.
## Northeast Forecast
Experts say the Northeast will have a great season after drought years in 2024 and 2025.
## Drought Recovery
Healthy forests now after slow snowmelt last spring helped trees recover from drought.
## Peak Timing
Peak foliage occurs early October in the Northeast but later near the coast.
## New Hampshire
New Hampshire's White Mountains offer vivid reds and oranges in mid-October.
## New Jersey Timing
New Jersey's fall foliage starts changing in mid-October.
## Key takeaway

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will see peak fall foliage in early to mid-October 2026 with the Adirondacks and New Hampshire offering vibrant displays.