Every autumn, leaf-peepers chase the fleeting spectacle of fiery reds, golden yellows, and brilliant oranges that sweep across America’s forests. However, timing the perfect leaf-peeping trip can be tricky. Peak color comes and goes quickly, and the dates shift from year to year depending on the weather. That’s why many rely on trusted tools like the newly released 2025 Fall Foliage Prediction Map from SmokyMountains.com . This prediction map reveals when and where the season’s most vibrant displays are expected to appear.

The interactive map offers week-by-week forecasts across the entire U.S., showing which areas are just beginning to change, which are nearing peak, and which have already faded. It is designed to help travelers plan with precision, whether it is a crisp October week

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