Grab Your Sweaters: Fall Foliage Season Is Almost HereYes, it’s still summer… but if you’re already dreaming about crisp air, pumpkin everything, and those amazing fall colors, you’re not alone. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2026 Fall Foliage Map, giving leaf peepers a look at when parts of the country — including New York — could reach peak color. The Almanac has a fall foliage map designed to help people plan those scenic drives, hikes, and weekend getaways by showing the expected progression of fall colors. Stunning fall colors can also be found in Alexandria Bay in the Thousand Islands. Finger LakesBristol Mountain Ski Resort, about 30 miles southwest of Rochester, is a prime spot for taking in gorgeous fall foliage.