In a nutshell, ROOST says the fall colors are just beginning.

“Cool mornings have been giving way to warm days the past couple of weeks, and the Adirondacks have been enjoying a glorious early September!” The newsletter states. “Small pops of red and orange are starting to appear here and there along roadsides and in the mountains.”

Similar to the I Love NY Fall Foliage Reports, which officially began on Thursday, Sept. 12, the ROOST reports are predictions of what the fall foliage will be for the upcoming week, especially the weekends when visitors are likely to be out on the road looking for the various colors of leaves on deciduous trees.

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Lake Placid Region

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The Sept. 14-15 weekend prediction is that 10% the trees’ leaves are expected to have changed color, with the brilliance being average.

The predominating colors this weekend will still be green with hints of red and bright yellows.

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Saranac Lake Region

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Weekend prediction: 15%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 15%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Still green with subtle undertones of color, and pops of bright red and yellow on a handful of trees

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Whiteface Region (AuSable Forks, Jay, Upper Jay, Wilmington)

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Weekend prediction: 10%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 10% or more

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Deep reds and purples with oranges and yellows starting to pop in places

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Adirondack Hub Region (Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, Schroon Lake)

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Weekend prediction: 7%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 8%

Brilliance: Dull for beginning stages of turning

Predominating colors: Still green, there’s a touch of red and orange

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Experience Our Adirondacks Region (Hamilton County)

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Weekend prediction: 5%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 5%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Much green with a spotting of red and orange tips

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Lake Champlain Region

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Weekend prediction: 5%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 5%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Still predominantly green, with touches of gold tones and occasional rust

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Tupper Lake Region

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Weekend prediction: 5%

Percent of trees predicted to have changed: 10%

Brilliance: Dull

Predominating colors: Still green with a touch of deep reds and dull golds

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The reports are expected to continue through mid-to late October. Those wishing to sign up for the weekly emails can do so by visiting: www.adirondacksusa.com/foliage-email.

ROOST is the destination marketing and management organization for Hamilton and Essex counties, Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, the Whiteface Region and Lake Placid, all located within the Adirondacks in New York state.