VT professor predicts Fall leaf colors peak Gene Marrano September 30, 2021 1 minute read The recent weather we’ve been having might lead to the leaves changing to peak colors earlier this year. WFIR Intern Caroline Moore has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Hot button issues attract new School Board candidatesNext: New haunted attraction launches in Roanoke Related Stories 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Virginia Tech expert offers tips to support drought-stressed lawns Web Staff June 15, 2026