I love the summer, but now that it’s the end of September, I’m over the 80-degree days, and I’m itching for crisp, cool air, fuzzy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything. Luckily, SmokyMountains.com’s fall foliage map is back to let us know exactly when our region will hit peak leaf peeping.

So, how exactly does SmokyMountains.com arrive at its report?

“The backbone of the map is meteorology—temperature, moisture, sunlight, and precipitation. While meteorology is most accurate immediately before an event, a forecast is more useful to travelers and end users when made in advance,” explains the company.

“With our unique blend of historical and forecast data, we are able to make a highly accurate prediction by the end of August. The drastic year-to-year changes dictate that we create a new

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