When Will Wayne's Fall Foliage Peak: See The Timeline

WAYNE, NJ — The leaves around New Jersey have begun their seasonal transformation — a sign of pretty views to come in Wayne.

The Garden State's fall foliage is set to peak throughout October, according to official projections. But last summer's hot, dry conditions made it more difficult to predict when fall foliage will peak in each community, including Wayne.

The New Jersey Forest Service predicted last month that Passaic County's leaves would peak in mid-October. Drought issues, however, make this autumn a less predictable season than others.

"Please be reminded that due to the current drought conditions, low rainfall and heat that New Jersey experienced this summer, the speed at which leaves change and fall will vary at given locations," said the New Jersey Forest Service, noting that the fall will bring unusual foliage patterns.

New Jersey remains in a drought watch, which state officials issued Aug. 9. Conditions around the state have significantly improved since. But much of North Jersey, including Wayne, remains in a "moderate drought," according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

The leaves around North Jersey have begun to change. Leaves in the Wayne area could begin to peak in the upcoming week, according to Smoky Mountains, which monitors data that the New Jersey Forest Service uses for its fall-foliage predictions. Later in October, the leaves will begin to fade, according to predictions.