This time of year, thousands of leaf peepers flock to New Hampshire, driving slow, clogging our roads, and admiring the leaf colors that make our state famous. However, this year might be different.
Normally, foliage season starts in mid to late September, and comes further south through October.
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The leaves are most spectacular during the peak of the season, when entire trees blaze with red, orange and gold.
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However, this year our blue sunny skies may have something else in mind.
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Because of the drought-like conditions in New Hampshire and the rest of New England, this year leaves are not reaching their vibrant potential.
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Instead, when conditions are too dry, leaves turn brown and crisp, falling earlier than they otherwise would.
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This means that this autumn may not be as bright as we would like.
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However, in certain areas of the state, minor dry conditions can make trees pop with bright red.
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So although the colors may not be at their brightest, it is still worth getting out to see the foliage this fall!
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Still have faith that the colors will be great? Check out this drive that will take you through New Hampshire’s best foliage.
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