Get ready for a vibrant fall in New Jersey. Find info about peak season, recommended locations and tips for planning your leaf-peeping trip.

Forecasters say the intense summer heat and dry conditions will likely play a big role in leaf colors this autumn.

Some parts of the Adirondacks are approaching the midpoint seasonal leaf transition this week, with other locations just beginning to see the color change. As usual, the area leads the way for color transition in the Empire State.

However, while New York City may not notice a change, I Love NY, the state’s tourism website, issued its second New York Fall Foliage Report, which indicates that most of the state is experiencing a turn toward the customary colors associated with the season.