Could This Year’s Drought Dull Fall Foliage Viewing? You May be Surprised._188体育app_188体育在线-平台官网

Robbin Ray ’82
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00 -0400

DURHAM, N.H.—Fall is in the air and thoughts turn to pumpkins, cider and brightly colored leaves. According to experts at the University of New Hampshire’s Extension, despite drought conditions in the Northeast there should be plenty of leaf peeping opportunities this year, it is just happening a little earlier.
“The drought is still pretty widespread but luckily there are still a lot of leaves out there and as long as there is a green canopy we’ll be able to enjoy the colors of the fall foliage,” said Steve Roberge, professor of natural resources and UNH Extension forestry specialist. “The dry conditions are causing the leaves to show off their colors earlier, and in some cases may not be as bright, but I’ve driven all around the state in the last few weeks and there is still a lot of...