What’s your favorite thing about fall? Perhaps it’s the crisp mornings, the feeling of slowing down and unwinding after a long and exciting summer, or maybe it’s simply the brilliant fall colors. There’s no denying that Northern California’s landscapes take on an extraordinary transformation during this time of year. Seeing the vivid autumn scenery as it changes colors is a must, but finding out when to see fall colors can be downright tricky. Simply plan ahead and use this interactive fall foliage map from Smoky Mountains this year to see when fall colors will arrive in your area!
It's almost that time of year! In just a matter of weeks, landscapes across Northern California will be transformed with an array of incredible colors like crimson red, bright orange, and golden yellow...but how soon?
Using the interactive map from SmokyMountains.com, you can actually guesstimate when the leaves will change color in your area. This helps a lot when it comes to planning that picture perfect fall outing that's bound to impress.
Northern California is home to a wide variety of landscapes where fall foliage can be found, from coastal areas to the Sierra Nevadas. This is great when it comes to diversity of scenery, but it also means that you can expect the different regions of NorCal to peak at different times.
The map shown above represents the week of October 12-19. As you can see, there's a vast difference in where you'll be able to see fall colors during this week.
Using the interactive map, you can tell exactly where fall foliage in NorCal will peak first and where it will peak last. Adjust the slider to the week of October 19-26 and you'll see that Gold Country and the Sierras are either at "peak" or "past peak," whereas the rest of NorCal is still at "partial."
According to the map, the northeast region of California will be past peak by October 26th. During this same time period, the northwest and Bay Area will at near peak, eventually reaching full peak the week of November 2-9.
Whether you have plans to visit the Shasta Cascade area, Gold Country, the North Coast, or the Bay Area, you'll want to plan your fall outing accordingly. We all know how fickle fall colors can be, and we have to say goodbye to them eventually. All of NorCal is expected to be past peak by the second week of November.
Be sure to head outdoors this fall and soak up the colorful scenery, in whatever way that's possible for you! This type of beauty only comes once a year, but it's always worth checking out.
Are you excited to see the fall colors this year? What’s your favorite place to see fall foliage in NorCal? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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