Escudilla Mountainfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It usually peaks Oct 1–7.
Right now in Escudilla Mountain · September
- Wildflowers on the Mogollon Rim · May–Oct
3days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 1–7
Next 7 days
Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 27 at 6:35PM MST until September 29 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ- Windy · winds up to 21 mphToday, Wednesday
- Rain likely · up to 99% chanceToday, Tonight, Tuesday, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:14 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Last spring frost usually in ~9 months
Sep 21Average first fall frost
Jun 15Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Alpine station (7.4 mi away, 8,050 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests through the year
- Wildflowers on the Mogollon RimNowMay–Oct
- Spring wildflowersMay
- Summer rains beginJul
- Peak wildflowersAug
Best spots around Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Escudilla Trail3 miles to the lookout on Arizona's third-highest mountain
- Toolbox DrawGrassy draw past an aspen stand, a mile up
- Big LakeGolden aspens, cottonwoods and willows in the White Mountains
- Hannagan MeadowGolden aspens, cottonwoods and willows in the White Mountains
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Escudilla National Recreation Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Toolbox Draw wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Fall Colors (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rim Lakes Recreation Area (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 1–7. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 3 days (usually Oct 1–7).
Is the Escudilla Trail safe after the fire?
The Escudilla Wilderness was hit hard by the 2011 Wallow Fire. It's open, but the trails may not have been checked or maintained for fire hazards.Source: US Forest Service, Escudilla National Recreation Trail ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Escudilla Trail: 3 miles to the lookout on Arizona's third-highest mountain; Toolbox Draw: grassy draw past an aspen stand, a mile up; Big Lake: golden aspens, cottonwoods and willows in the White Mountains; Hannagan Meadow: golden aspens, cottonwoods and willows in the White Mountains.
What is Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (May), Summer rains begin (Jul), Peak wildflowers (Aug) and Wildflowers on the Mogollon Rim (May–Oct).