When Will The Leaves Be At Their Peak Color Change?

WASHINGTON - Drought conditions in the area could impact how long the changing fall leaves will stick around, but when will the foliage actually be in its full glory?

When will the leaves in the Shenandoah Valley will likely peak.

Ed Stoots, the regional forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry, says they'll likely peak mid-October.

"We may not know when the peak time is until a week or so in advance," Stoots says.

He explains that when the leaves in higher elevations start to change color, the color will begin to change down the mountain. When that happens, the peak is one to two weeks away.

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