fall foliage

The question is: how does all the rain we’ve seen this summer impact the colorful displays many look forward to each year?

Excess rain this summer is top of mind as we start the work week with yet another flood watch in areas of Connecticut. Fall begins this Saturday – and that means it’s time for fall foliage in New England! The question is: how does all the rain we’ve seen this summer impact the colorful displays many look forward to...

As September approaches, many think of pumpkin spice and colorful scenery. For all of you fall lovers, a magnificent foliage season is predicted in Connecticut this year. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released an interactive fall foliage report map that forecasts how colors will change across the state. According to current estimates, peak foliage is anticipated…

In the daydream of your daily commute, perhaps you’ve caught yourself noticing the colors that line the road. “The foliage this year is the best I’ve seen in several years,” said Fran Platner, of North Granby. A symphony of colors, hugging both the rivers, roads and rails brings added appeal to businesses in the Connecticut River Valley this time...

Businesses that rely on fall leaf-peeping tourists have seen a good year thanks to some vibrant colors in Connecticut this season.

Fall foliage is in full swing and if you enjoy seasonable experiences, now is the time. Most of Connecticut will have moderate to peak fall foliage by Sunday. In the northern portion of the state, you’ll see those vibrant colors in full force. This includes areas such as Litchfield Hills, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Waterbury, Storrs, Woodstock and more. It...

You’ve probably noticed some leaves changing in your local area. Once October hits, that’s when we start to see the seasonal color show peak. Depending on where you live in the state, that’ll make a difference in when you should mark your calendar for peak color. Our hill towns typically experience peak color the earliest. On average, the closer...

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Rachael Jay is talking about why leaves change color and what the delay in color changing means this year.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Rachael Jay is talking about why leaves change color and what the delay in color changing means this year.

This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England. experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks in October, to be more spread out with some trees changing earlier or even browning and dropping leaves because of the drought.