Some peak fall color is showing up in western Mass.

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Oct 16, 2026
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AI GeneratedWestern Massachusetts is experiencing vibrant fall foliage in mid-October. Peak colors are currently visible in Franklin County and the Berkshires, with the lower Pioneer Valley expected to reach its peak within the next week.
It's now the middle of October
and we're seeing more and more beautiful fall color
all across western Massachusetts.
I saw so much pretty red on my walk today.
Yeah, a lot of red. I noticed that too. It is a nice color, huh?
22 News Storm Team Meteorologist Adam Shrumko is working
for you with a look at the foliage from above.
Well, Ciara and Christina, we're seeing some very nice color,
especially up in Franklin County.
It was a beautiful fall day Thursday with lots of sunshine
and bright blue skies.
A perfect day to view
the brilliant fall colors showing up all across western Massachusetts.
We flew Skyview 22 in Franklin County to see the foliage from above.
You can see just how spectacular it looks
in Shelburne Falls in the area of the Bridge
of Flowers.
There are plenty of oranges and reds showing up on the trees.
If you travel along Route 2 of the Mohawk Trail,
you will also encounter some more beautiful
fall color.
We're seeing just about peak color in Franklin County
and in the Berkshires right now, and
peak foliage will be occurring
in the lower Pioneer Valley in the next week or so.
