BALTIMORE, MD—Parts of Western Maryland are past peak foliage for the season, while on the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland leaves are approaching their midpoint.

In Patapsco Valley State Park, there are pockets of green, as well as holes in the forest canopy where winds have knocked down foliage.

Foliage in Frederick is near its peak, according to the report.

Temperatures have started to dip and snow showers have been reported in Allegany County.

The Maryland Forest Service said Garrett County is now past peak, with wind bringing down nearly all of the maple leaves. However, oaks are beginning to turn, which will give Garrett County residents nice burgundy, golden, and brown tones for the remainder of the foliage season.

According to the department, the hickories are also beginning to turn yellow.

In Rocky Gap State Park, the Maryland Forest Service said the leaves are entering peak now. Last week, there wasn’t much color, but the colors changed dramatically over the weekend.

Washington County is also hitting its stride this week, according to the department. Despite the less-than-ideal color, sugar maples, hickories, and more are about halfway to full golden glory.

The blackgum, red maples, and some oaks are ranging from scarlet to purple, according to the report.

The Maryland Forest Service reports that the wind has caused partial defoliation, but green leaves persist, hinting at more color.

See fall foliage pictures from around the state online here at the Maryland DNR.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.