Autumn's vibrant display across the Northeast and other popular US regions has been significantly dampened this year, with weeks of drought causing muted colors and an unseasonably early leaf fall.
The annual tradition of 'leaf-peeping', cherished in areas like New England, the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Smoky Mountains, typically sees chlorophyll break down as days shorten and temperatures drop, revealing stunning yellow, orange, and red hues. However, prolonged dry conditions throughout summer and autumn disrupt this natural spectacle.
