Adirondacks

In the Adirondacks, Tupper Lake and Mt. Arab spotters in Franklin County predict that foliage change could reach 40% by the weekend, if the cooler temperatures in current forecasts bring out the colors. Look for shades of rhubarb, claret, saffron, canary, carrot, clementine and cherry. Reports from Saranac Lake expect 20-25% color change with red maples showcasing vibrant red leaves and sugar maples beginning to turn orange. In Malone, spotters predict 15% color change and average shades of yellow and red appearing.

In Essex County, foliage spotters in Lake Placid predict nearly 15% color change this weekend, with some reds and oranges of average brilliance popping through, along with some yellow. At Whiteface Mountain, foliage spotters are calling for 15% color change with bright red, yellow, and orange leaves, while the area around the mountain can expect 10% color change and some muted red and orange leaves. Reports from Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, and Schroon Lake anticipate 15% change with average to brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange. Foliage change is just beginning in the Crown Point area around Lake Champlain, with less than 10% color transition featuring touches of yellow and rust, along with occasional orange and red leaves of average brilliance. In Ticonderoga, color change will near 5%.

Spotters reporting from Old Forge in Herkimer County expect 25% color change this weekend, with gold, yellow and red leaves of average brilliance. In Hamilton County, look for 20% color change according to Lake Pleasant reports. There is still plenty of green, but shades of orange and yellow are starting to pop, along with hints of red and purple. In the Adirondacks portion of St. Lawrence County, look for 15-20% change with touches of red and orange leaves of average brilliance. Warren County spotters expect nearly 10% color change north of the Town of Lake George, while color change south of the town should be around 5%.