When it comes to weather in Buffalo (and all of Western New York), you’ll often hear people talking about how intense and historic our winters tend to be. We’re here to remind you about one of our other noteworthy seasons: autumn. 2018 is expected to give us a gorgeous fall season that’ll cover the city and surrounding areas with wondrous colors.
As a result of long, hot, and dry days, Buffalo experienced a foliage season that came early and left the city covered in dull colors last fall. This year? Things are expected to be quite different.
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Smoky Mountains puts together an annual foliage prediction and interactive map, and the 2018 season has us feeling hopeful with what they think is to come for Buffalo this fall.
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Thanks to lots of rain, cooler temperatures at night, and the days growing shorter, Buffalo’s foliage will reach its peak at least one week later than last year, resulting in brighter colored leaves and amazing scenery.
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With trees expected to start turning as early as September 24th, Buffalo will reach its full peak on October 8th this year, with areas just south of the city reaching their peak a week later.
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With nearly a month to prepare before our foliage hits its full peak, you’ll want to start planning your scenic leaf-peeping drives and outdoor adventures now before you’re left scrambling at the last minute!
Mark K./Flickr The Smoky Mountains 2018 Fall Foliage Map allows you to toggle between August 27th and November 19th to see when the vibrant colors will arrive - check it out here!
When you’ve grown up in Buffalo, you come to appreciate all four seasons and find your own way to enjoy them. Some of our residents prefer to simply go for a stroll along the waterfront or go for a scenic drive, while others like to enjoy the stunning colors with a bit more adrenaline running through their veins while they do things like zip-lining amongst the colorful treetops or go flying down a mountain coaster. No matter how you like to enjoy the foliage, now’s the time to start planning how you’re going to enjoy this year’s amazingly bright colors.
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The Smoky Mountains 2018 Fall Foliage Map allows you to toggle between August 27th and November 19th to see when the vibrant colors will arrive - check it out here!
Does this make you feel more excited for fall? To hear about what other types of weather you can expect to deal with at the end of this year, read about how You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That Buffalo’s Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be More Mild Than Last!
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