AccuWeather meteorologists say you can blame it on the warm summer and the lack of rain.
DroneCam 7 went up to check out Harriman State Park and it showed that small patches of color have started to appear.
** Click on the video player above to see video of the fall foliage **
Leaf watchers may even notice the colors are less brilliant. In fact, some leaves have already started falling without changing colors. That happens only when it's abnormally dry.
Here is a map showing the status of fall foliage in the region for the weekend of Oct. 14-16:

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)