This map shows when the leaves will start changing color across Washington

With summer in the rearview and cozy months on the horizon, you might already be on the lookout for pumpkin patches and colorful fall leaves across Washington. After all, there’s nothing like slipping into your favorite cable-knit sweater and taking an autumnal stroll with a PSL in hand. Very main-character energy.

If you’re the planning type and want to know when you can expect peak fall leaves in Washington, you’re in luck. Smoky Mountains has an interactive map that lets you see exactly when to spot fall colors across the country. Well, it’ll give you a pretty good estimate based on data from past years – there’s no crystal ball after all!

According to the interactive map, fall leaves will start to be visible in Washington around the beginning of October, with autumnal colors approaching their peak around mid-October. The most intense colors are expected around October 21st, although if you live in another part of Washington besides King County, leaves might have already passed their peak by then.

Fall Foliage Map

This snapshot shows the predicted intensity of fall foliage around October 21st based on past years’ data. The deep red represents peak fall leaf color intensity, while brown means the colors have already passed their peak.

As you can see, mid to late October looks like it’s going to be the money shot for Seattle!

The map shows fall foliage patterns nationwide, so share it with your out-of-state friends and family. You can see how well the predictions hold up and who gets the best autumn snapshot first!

Time to plan some fall hikes, happy leaf spotting!

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