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2026 Leaf Color Forecast by Region | Birmingham News

Leaf peepers, buckle up—The Old Farmer’s Almanac just dropped its 2026 forecast and it’s a wild ride across the country. Up north, Maine and Vermont blaze early in early September, with higher elevations in Michigan and Minnesota following close behind. By mid-September, New England and Upstate New York light up, while Idaho, Wisconsin, and even Colorado’s high peaks hit peak color by late September. October kicks into gear: northern states are fully ablaze by the first week, while Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania peak around the middle of the month. But watch out—by mid-October…

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