If it feels like autumn barreled into Washington overnight like a pumpkin spice-scented tidal wave, you're not imagining things. Fall foliage hits its peak pretty early here, especially in the eastern half of the state. Thanks to the experts at the Great Smoky Mountains, we are able to know when to see fall colors in Washington. And our advice is to get outside as soon as you can. Before you know it, these vibrant colors will be gone for the rest of the year! Without further ado, here is this year's fall colors map for Washington:
The map covers every county in the continental U.S. You won't just see Washington fall foliage. This amazing resource is also helpful if you're planning an autumn adventure out of state.
By the week of Sept. 26, fall foliage will be popping up all across Washington State, no matter what region you call home!
By Oct. 3, Central Washington and most of Western Washington will be decorated with fall hues, peaking sometime in the next two weeks.
The streets of Seattle are especially beautiful this time of year -- but you need to act quick! Unlike past years, when Halloween was a beautiful time to view fall colors in Washington, this year's map is indicating that the entire state will be well past peak fall foliage by then.
If you can get to Leavenworth in the next few weeks, you'll see their most amazing crimson colors.
Oktoberfest is always such a beautiful time!
And by mid-October, the Olympic Peninsula and Southwest Washington should look like this... beautiful, right?!
Have you used the fall colors map for Washington in past seasons? If so, was their prediction accurate? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
The fall colors in Washington will blow you away! Enjoy your fall to the fullest by checking out one of these beautiful fall day trip destinations in Washington.
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