Vibrant Colors Taking Over From Appalachian Mountains Across Southeastern Pennsylvania As Fall Foliage Nears Peak

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Attention all leaf peepers! Southeastern Pennsylvania is nearing its peak for fall foliage.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Nature Resources says the cooler temperatures across the region prompted a "noticeable change" across Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Leaf colors are beginning to burst with vibrant colors from the Appalachian Mountains across towards Philadelphia.

Cooler temps prompted a noticeable change across PA's southern half. Although colors are fading in the north, central Appalachians are beginning to burst with color. This week will be optimal for widespread fall color. ???????? Week 4 #PAFallFoliage report ➡️ https://t.co/tNKluK5Rtf pic.twitter.com/sUjDWp66xs
— PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (@DCNRnews) October 21, 2021

In north and western Pennsylvania the colors are starting to fade.

The Smoky Mountains predicted that mid-October would be when the leaves peaked in the Philadelphia region.

Click here to check out the best places to view the fall foliage.