Between leaf peeping and apple picking, fall is one of the best seasons in Upstate New York.

With the fun and colorful activities during the fall season and the departure of thunderstorm season, it can be easy to forget that fall weather poses a new set of potential threats.

Fog is not unique to the fall season but its occurrence becomes more common.

That's because temperatures more frequently fall to the dew point as the overall pattern shifts and we start to tap into that cool fall air. The resulting fog is known as radiation fog.

Visibility reduction is what drivers need to be aware of, especially when your line of sight is reduced to under a quarter of a mile.

Be prepared to give yourself at least a few extra minutes to reach your destination and use your low beams or fog lights.

Foggy day with colorful fall leaves. (Getty Images)

Much like fog, flooding is a threat during the fall season and the flood threat during the fall season is unique. 

With the falling leaves over the coming weeks, many tend to their yards to remove the leaves but it's important to check storm drains too.

Too much leaf debris can clog and block those drains. If the leaves are not removed and it rains, you could end up with street flooding that under normal circumstances, would not occur.

While we can't prevent all instances of flooding, we can certainly help reduce the risk by cleaning up the fallen fall foliage.

Fall leaves with puddles of water. (Getty Images)

Chilly nights lie ahead which means the first frost is inevitable.

Frost tends to be more of an inconvenience for drivers but it can also be hazardous if not treated properly.

While it can be tempting to save time during the morning rush by only partially defrosting but it's important that the frost is removed entirely to create maximum visibility.

Peering through just a small defrosted hole at the bottom of your windshield puts you and those around you in danger. You essentially become blind to the majority of your surroundings, losing the ability to quickly identify oncoming cars, pedestrians, animals, and other potential hazards.

Avoid this pitfall by building extra time into your morning routine or invest in a frost cover for your vehicle so that you can be on your way quickly and safely.

Early morning frost. (Getty Images)

With the changing of the seasons comes a change in precipitation types.

After being void of wintry weather and snow over the last several months, what is seemingly a minor mixed precipitation event early in the season can prove to be high impact.

During the summer months. we got accustomed to road conditions which are typically easy to navigate and don't require us to make significant changes to our driving habits.

When the first snowflakes fall, most of us are unprepared. Winter driving skills need to be brushed up on and for some, the snow tires haven't been put on yet.

These factors tend to lead to more issues out on the roads. Make sure you're ready for our first taste of wintry weather and exercise extra caution with attentive driving and reduced speed.

Early morning frost on pumpkins. (Getty Images)

Fall is an enjoyable time of year so don't let these seasonal hazards catch you off guard.

As long as we stay weather aware and plan ahead we'll be able to take all of the changes in stride.