Fall Foliage Report For New York State October 22nd, 2026

The weather in Western New York will be perfect this weekend to get out and about and see all the leaves changing colors across the 716.

Fall Foliage Report for October 22nd, 2026

As we enter the next-to-last weekend of October, colors are starting to change on the leaves across Western New York. We are almost to peak leaf color season, with some spots in the 716 just past peak.

A couple of weeks ago, I went to play golf at Shamrock Hills, and the colors of the leaves from my house in Hamburg to the golf course were amazing

My wife took a hike with her friends in Chestnut Ridge Park and said the colors were starting to change there as well.

According to the latest reports, we will be getting to peak Fall Foliage by the end of the month.

If you are out and about this weekend and snap some photos of the leaves changing colors, send them my way HERE or send us a pic using the station APP.

Latest Winter Snow Prediction For Western New York

If you are hoping for a snowy winter in Western New York, you might be disappointed. The latest AccuWeather winter snow report for Western New York has us seeing a lot less snow this year.

On average, we get 94 inches of snow; this year, they are predicting between 50 and 70 inches.

Best Places To See Fall Foliage In Western New York

Peak Fall Foliage is getting closer and closer here in Western New York and there are a couple of spots that offer some of the best views of the colors changing.

Gallery Credit: Dave Fields