It may not feel like it, but fall is on its way to Greater Cincinnati.
The autumnal equinox , the astronomical start of fall, is Sunday, Sept. 22. However, the meteorological start of fall occurred on Monday, Sept. 1.
This means that sweater weather, spooky decor, pumpkin spice lattes , and everything that comes with the autumnal season are around the corner, including fall foliage.
Here’s when you can expect to see hues of red, orange, and yellow this fall.
When will the leaves change color in Greater Cincinnati?
According to the 2024 fall foliage prediction map from SmokyMountains.com , Greater Cincinnati will begin to see minimal change in leaf colors at the beginning of October and be past peak colors by the beginning of November.
As of early September, the fall foliage prediction map shows no change in leaf colors for much of the U.S., and minimal leaf change in mostly northern states that border Canada and some areas of Utah and Colorado. The tool is not exact but was built as a guide for travelers to plan trips and have the best opportunity to see peak fall colors in certain areas of the country.