Washington foliage in 2025

The season as it actually happened, from daily ERA5 weather observations.

Peak hit around October 5

First strong color ~September 23 · past peak ~October 14 · bare by ~October 25

Color starts: September 23Peak: October 5Bare: October 25AugustDecember

Derived from 35 weather anchors · spread across the region ±7 days (higher elevations run earlier).

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