Peak foliage will arrive this weekend throughout much of Long Island while making its final appearances in the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley regions. Foliage in New York City will range from midpoint to near peak of change. This is according to the field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.
In Cortland County:
- More than 85% change and past peak in Cortland with average to bright yellow and orange leaves and significant droppage.
In Livingston County:
- 80% change and peak in Geneseo with some red among mostly yellow and brown leaves.
- 85% and past peak at Letchworth State Park in Mt. Morris with seasonal colors plus significant droppage and many bare trees.
In Monroe County:
- 95% change and peak in Rochester and surrounding communities with average to bright red, orange, rust and maroon-colored leaves overtaking the yellows and greens. Leaves are slightly greener closer to Lake Ontario in the western part of Monroe County and in protected valley areas.
In Onondaga County:
- Nearly 70% change and past peak at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville with average to bright fall colors.
In Ontario County:
- 75% change and peak in Canandaigua with muted oranges and reds.
In Seneca County:
- 80% change and past peak in Waterloo with muted brown leaves and touches of red and gold, despite significant droppage.
In Tompkins County:
- 95% change and past peak in Ithaca and Trumansburg with vibrant orange, red, gold and brown leaves and substantial droppage.
In Wayne County:
- 85% change and past peak in Lyons with muted to average yellows and oranges.
Other reporting stations in the region are now past peak.
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