Lake Placid’s East Lake is seen from Whiteface Landing on Monday, Sept. 29. At right are Hawk and Moose islands. (News photo — Chris Gaige)

LAKE PLACID — On Wednesday, Oct. 1, I Love NY released its fourth weekly foliage forecast of 2025. It runs through Oct. 7 and notes a lot of variation in foliage progression. This is largely driven by elevation differences.

The High Peaks and other higher locations that are typically the first to turn colors are past peak, and while some color remains, it’s fading fast. The Tri-Lakes communities — Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake — are expected to be at or just past peak, while the Champlain Valley and other lower-elevation regions outside of the Adirondacks will be nearing peak.

Those wishing to sign up for the weekly foliage emails for the Olympic region from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism can do so online by visiting adirondacksusa.com/foliage-email.

The statewide weekly foliage report, a detailed map charting fall color progress, ideal vantage points and weekly event listings are available by visiting the I Love NY website at iloveny.com/foliage.

A nationwide fall foliage prediction map that takes into account up-to-date weather forecasts and leaf reports is available at smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map.

The map breaks down foliage predictions by county. By using a scroll bar below the map, users can see when each county is predicted to near, reach and pass peak foliage this year.

Reports are also available by dialing toll-free at 800-225-5697 from anywhere in the U.S., its territories and Canada.

The I Love NY report for the Adirondacks region is below.

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Essex County

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¯ Nearly 100% change and peak conditions at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington with very brilliant autumn hues. 95% change in the area surrounding the mountain, with muted to average oranges, rusty reds and deep reds. Some hillsides are at and cresting past peak, while riverside trees in the valleys are still changing.

¯ Nearly 100% change in Newcomb with very bright red and orange leaves and hints of yellow.

¯ More than 95% in Lake Placid with peak shades of bright orange and crimson, plus deep, blazing reds and yellows.

¯ 45% in Crown Point with mostly muted patches of rusty brown, golden yellow, orange, and some dark red leaves.

¯ 35% in Ticonderoga with average to bright seasonal shades, plus some dark browns and a few bare trees.

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Franklin County

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¯ 75% change in Saranac Lake with vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow throughout the area.

¯ Up to 80% change and peak conditions in Tupper Lake and Mount Arab with muted to average saffron, turmeric, yam, curry, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, eggplant, buttercup, caramel and vermilion leaves, plus some spots of chili pepper-colored foliage.

¯ 45% change in Malone with quickly changing red, orange and yellow leaves of varying brilliance.

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Clinton County

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¯ 45% change in Plattsburgh with yellow leaves and a few touches of red.

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Hamilton, Herkimer counties

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¯ 90% change and peak conditions in Old Forge with yellows, golds, oranges, and some scattered reds.

¯ 95% in Lake Pleasant with gold, yellow, rust, and some red leaves.

¯ Nearly 100% change and slightly past peak conditions in Benson with muted yellows and browns.

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St. Lawrence County

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¯ Up to 100% change and peak conditions in Wanakena with orange, yellow, red and maroon leaves.

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Warren County

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¯ 50% change in Queensbury with mostly yellow and orange leaves.

¯ 25% in Lake George with significant patches of yellow and orange.