Peak fall colors on display across the region

NEW YORK STATE--The annual fall foliage report generated by New York state shows that most of the state is now at peak or just beyond peak color for the fall season. Many scenic areas across the region have seen large increases in visitors looking to take in the fall landscapes.
According to the foliage report, "Beautiful and vibrant peak and near-peak fall foliage arrived throughout much of upstate New York [last] weekend, with gorgeous peak leaves in parts of eight regions, according to field observers."
However, there are several areas that still have significant amounts of green that will change in the coming week.
For the Finger Lakes region, the report said last week, "In the Finger Lakes, foliage will be 75 percent changed and peak this weekend in Elmira with bright yellows and greens, along with emerging shades of orange and red. Peak foliage will also arrive in Steuben County, according to spotters in Corning, Hammondsport, and Hornell, who predict 90 percent change and bright to brilliant fall colors. In Tioga County, spotters in Owego predict peak foliage this weekend with 75 percent transition and bright yellow and green leaves, along with some oranges and reds.
In Monroe County, spotters in the town of Greece note that foliage change is accelerating and that leaves will be near-peak this weekend, with 65 percent transition and an increasingly vivid blend of green, red, and yellow leaves, with less color change in areas closer to Lake Ontario. In Livingston County, Geneseo observers expect foliage will be near-peak with 70 percent change and a nice mix of bright golds and yellows. Most of Tompkins County will be near-peak, according to spotters in Ithaca, with varying shades of red, orange, and yellow, and some green in areas near Cayuga Lake. Foliage should approach near-peak conditions in Yates County near Penn Yan, with 50 percent transition and average shades of yellow highlighted by pops of red and orange. Higher elevations of the county have significantly more changed foliage.
In Cayuga County, spotters in Auburn predict a 50 percent change with red and yellow leaves of average brilliance, while Fair Haven should see 35-50 percent color transition, and average to bright gold, orange, and yellow leaves. Foliage is expected to be at the midpoint of change in Cortland County around Downtown Cortland, with 50 percent change and average to bright seasonal shades. Onondaga County spotters reporting from Pratts Falls in Manlius and Syracuse predict midpoint to near-peak foliage this weekend as color change is accelerating, with 45 percent or more color change with bright autumnal hues.
In Ontario County, spotters between Naples and Victor predict midpoint to near-peak foliage this weekend with 60 percent color change and a bright mix of reds, yellows, greens, and oranges. Reporting from Marcus Whitman Middle School in Rushville predicts 45 percent change and average to bright yellow and green leaves, along with some reds. In Schuyler County, spotters in Watkins Glen, Burdett, and Rock Stream expect foliage to be at midpoint of change with more than 25 percent color transition, as trees are mostly green around Seneca Lake, but outlying areas are very bright and colorful. Foliage in Wayne County around Lyons will be at midpoint of change with 45 percent transition highlighted by average shades of orange and yellow, plus deep red."