Observed arrival · 2026-08-25
Smokies Fall Guide Times the Leaves
A live fall-color forecast and trip planner for the Great Smoky Mountains, down to individual elevations and destinations.
Field notes
The forecast separates the Smokies into elevation bands and named destinations, allowing visitors to compare places such as Kuwohi at 6,643 feet with Pigeon Forge at 1,010 feet. Its displayed model predicts an October 4 peak at Kuwohi and a November 5 peak at Pigeon Forge, illustrating how the tool treats elevation as a scheduling variable. The page also presents weather-driver details, camera pins, a national county-level foliage map, and a claimed 73% model-confidence reading.
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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