# Maine fall foliage season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maine-fall-foliage-season
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:37:19.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

The 2026 fall foliage season in Maine progressed from peak colors in the northern and western regions in late September toward a conclusion in late October.

Initially, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reported that while northern areas had reached peak levels, central and southern regions were still awaiting their peak periods. Weather forecasts at the time noted that daytime temperatures exceeding 70 degrees required cooler nights to maintain the seasonal progression.

By mid-October, the season began to wind down. The state experienced favorable conditions characterized by comfortable daytime temperatures and cool nights, which aided the display. Most regions passed their peak color by the time the state began transitioning toward winter.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Washington, D.C. announces leaf collection schedule

Washington, D.C. will begin its seasonal leaf collection on November 2, with crews servicing streets through February 1.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maine-fall-foliage-season-nears-conclusion

### 2026-09-30: Maine foliage reaches peak in Northern and Western regions

Northern and Western Maine have reached peak foliage, with Central and Southern regions expected to peak later in October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maine-foliage-reaches-peak-in-northern-and-western-regions

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Cite as: Maine fall foliage season. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maine-fall-foliage-season