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Washington fall foliage
Among the 3 Washington destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 15 around Leavenworth (1,170 ft) to about October 30 around Seattle (150 ft) and Bainbridge Island (100 ft).
2026 foliage season
Washington fall foliage map
- Mostly green
- Starting to turn
- Moderate color
- Near peak
- Peak color
- Past peak
- Leaves down
Dots show the 3 Washington destinations we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select one for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.
Peak calendar
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Washington?
Among the 3 Washington destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 15 around Leavenworth (1,170 ft) to about October 30 around Seattle (150 ft) and Bainbridge Island (100 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Washington?
Leavenworth is usually first among the Washington destinations we track, with peak around October 15. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Washington?
Seattle and Bainbridge Island usually peak last, around October 30.
What trees give Washington its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include bigleaf maple, vine maple, and tamarack and larch.
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