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.
Have all the Finger Lakes news from Finger Lakes News Radio delivered to your email every morning for FREE! Sign up by clicking here
