@cnn: Each day beyond the autumn equinox ushers in darker days and cooler temperatures — the cues for leaves to change color. Across the country, trees and shrubs shut down the production of their energy-making chlorophyll, the pigment behind their lush greens, leaving behind vivid forests of yellows, oranges and reds. This year, lingering warmth could disrupt or shorten the fall foliage window for large portions of the country. So, CNN's Weather and Travel teams partnered to identify North American destinations most likely to experience a picture-perfect autumn this year, based on their weather and climate history. 📸: Vermont Tourism; jenifoto/iStockphoto/Getty Images; Sadie Culberson/The Biltmore Company; Spacewalk/iStockphoto/Getty Images; Dave Hutchison/iStockphoto/Getty Images

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