When And Where To Expect Pennsylvania's Fall Foliage To Peak This Year
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 17, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
As we approach perhaps the prettiest time of the year in Pennsylvania, we won’t find a better time to start making our leaf-peeping plans. After all, we have an abundance of gorgeous spots to admire the brilliant colors of fall. SmokyMountains.com recently released its predictions for the peak fall foliage in 2021, and it will definitely help you make your autumn plans. Here’s what to expect from Pennsylvania’s fall foliage.
Every year SmokyMountains.com releases its predictions for the peak fall foliage for the United States. This year, it will also provide a mid-season update, providing the most accurate information to guide your leaf-peeping adventures.
At the end of September, the week of the 27th, some areas of Pennsylvania may see some spotty changing of the leaves. The northern part of the state will experience partial coverage.
Colors start to pop during the following week of October 4. If you’re in Northern Pennsylvania, you might want to get out and enjoy the near-peak colors.
Portions of Western and Southern Pennsylvania will experience patchy colors that same week while the foliage will remain patchy in the rest of the state.
Northern PA, make your leaf-peeping plans for the week of October 11, because that’s when you’ll experience the peak fall foliage. Get ready for next week, Western PA. This week, the fall foliage will be near its peak in your corner of the state.
Peak fall foliage arrives the week of October 18 for Western and some sections of Southern and Central PA. The rest of the state arrives at near peak this week, so you can still admire some pretty spectacular scenery.
Halloween week brings peak fall foliage for the rest of the state, making it the perfect time to enjoy the spookiest and most beautiful time of the year. Jam-pack your week with leaf-peeping fun.
Are you ready for Pennsylvania’s fall foliage? Where’s your favorite place to go leaf-peeping? Let us know in the comments! Enjoy some of the best leaf-peeping in the state on this road trip to the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania.
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