When will fall foliage colors peak in New England? What the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts

School is back in session and pumpkin spice is back in your cup, which means all that's left to make it officially feel like fall is the auburn colors of New England's foliage.

When will fall foliage peak in New England? The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its forecast for leaf-peeping season, and it's shaping up to be a good one.

While the leaves change anytime between mid-September to November, the exact timing depends on where you live. The Old Farmer's Almanac's fall forecast for color changes around the country is out, and it has a prediction for New England.

Here's when the Old Farmer's Almanac expects fall foliage will peak in New England.

When will fall foliage peak in New England?

Peak leaf colors generally show up in October, the Old Farmer's Almanac said.

In New England this year, the publication predicts foliage will be at or near its peak on Oct. 11.

Where can you see the best fall foliage in New England?

The Old Farmer's Almanac's fall foliage forecast also included the publication's recommendations for where to see the best colors this year.

Here's where it suggests visiting in New England:

1. Acadia National Park, Maine
2. Kancamagus Highway, White Mountains, New Hampshire
3. Connecticut River Valley, S.E. Connecticut
4. Green Mountain Byway, Vermont
5. The Berkshires, Massachusetts

How does the Old Farmer's Almanac make predictions?

The Old Farmer's Almanac says on its website that it makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns.

The publication also says it uses multiple academic disciplines to make predictions, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.

The Almanac says its weather forecast methodology is a modern formula based on the one created in 1792 by its founder, Robert B. Thomas.

How accurate is the Old Farmer's Almanac?

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which is slightly different from the Farmers' Almanac, claims on its website that its predictions are 80% accurate.

The Almanac said in a report on its website that its predictions for last winter's weather were 64% accurate, attributing the lower rate to "abnormal recent weather patterns."

This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: When will fall foliage colors peak in New England? What the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts