Fall colors are picking up across the Finger Lakes and nearby regions.
Watkins Glen is leading the way with 65% of leaves changing, showing muted reds, oranges, and browns with significant leaf drop. In the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua is up to 40% color change with bright red and orange leaves, while Penn Yan is seeing 35% change with a mix of reds, oranges, and yellows.
According to reports from I LOVE NY volunteers, here’s a snapshot of foliage progress by county:
Cayuga County:
- Moravia and Locke: 30% color change, showing burnt orange leaves
- Auburn: 20% change, mostly yellow
Ontario County:
- Canandaigua: Up to 40% change, bright red and orange hues
- Farmington: Less than 5% change
Schuyler County:
- Watkins Glen: 65% change, muted red, orange, and brown leaves, with significant leaf drop
Seneca County:
- Waterloo: 15% change, bright touches of red, purple, and gold
- Seneca Falls: 15% change, mix of muted fall colors
Steuben County:
- Bath, Corning, Hammondsport, Hornell: 30% change, shades of red, orange, and yellow
Tompkins County:
- Ithaca and Trumansburg: 20% change, swaths of gold with emerging red and orange
Wayne County:
- Lyons: 25% change, primarily yellow with hints of orange and red
Yates County:
- Penn Yan: 35% change, featuring a blend of reds, oranges, and yellows
Watkins Glen stands out as one of the fastest-changing locations in the state, making it a prime destination for fall foliage enthusiasts this weekend.
