by Even though it’s only August, Yankee Magazine has already released its first New England fall foliage forecast for 2025.
It might be a little harder to spot peakfall foliage in New England this year, according to meteorologist and leaf-peeping specialist Jim Salge. However, some tree types and elevations will still have striking bursts of color.
According to Salge’s initial 2025 fall foliage forecast, there will be a lot of beautiful colors. To make sure they see the display, leaf peepers should arrange their excursions to encompass a variety of heights and features.
Fungus impacts 2025 fall foliage in New England
Ironically, rain is the main cause of this year’s conservative foliage forecast.
Salge said a drought last fall had left New England desperate for moisture. However, May’s record-breaking rainfall occurred during the so-called leaf-out season.
In some parts of New England, the growth of fungi and mildew affected red oaks, maples, and other tree species because the leaves could not dry off for weeks. According to Salge, this might make excellent foliage conditions more complicated than usual.
What could save the 2025 fall foliage forecast?
Both short-term and long-term elements can affect the fall foliage, and the weather in the run-up to fall is important for reaching peak colors.
“The fall foliage should pop with its usual blend of brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows if New England can string together an uninterrupted stretch of warm, sunny days and crisp, clear nights,” Salge said.
However, the autumn foliage forecast may change significantly if hurricane season brings with it torrential rains and destructive winds.
When will New England hit peak fall foliage in 2025?
The long-range prediction for September suggests that peak fall foliage may arrive a little earlier than normal in 2025, even though a New England weather forecast can alter at any time.
Despite the rain earlier this year, a recent dry spell has forced sections of New England back into drought status, according to Salge’s forecast.
Even though the deep forest is usually more durable, if the dry weather persists, we should expect to witness the emergence of fall colors a little earlier this year, Salge noted. This should be the case throughout the region, but as cold air can creep down from further north, northern regions are most likely to turn a little earlier this year.
Salge was eventually hopeful despite the cautions that leaf-peeping this year would be difficult.
In general, Salge said that New England’s fall foliage rarely lets him down. This year shouldn’t be an exception, despite certain difficulties.
Salge’s complete autumn foliage forecast for New England in 2025 is available on the Yankee Magazine website.
Kevin Slane writes about culture and entertainment as a staff writer for Boston.com. Movie reviews, streaming guidelines, celebrities, and Boston activities are the main topics of his work.
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