It starting...

[46er]

if you want to follow along;

http://www.foliagenetwork.net/index...orts-northeast-us/current-season-northeast-us

 

[pinelandpaddler]

Northern NH next week. Hoping to see some vibrant Fall colors. We'll see.

 

[this_is_nascar]

I'm fearful that the summer was so wet, that it will impact the full range of colors. Does anyone know how/if that effects the change?

 

[ecampbell]

Poorly.

 

[46er]

I'm fearful that the summer was so wet, that it will impact the full range of colors. Does anyone know how/if that effects the change?

Where ever I have been over the past couple of weeks I have noticed some pretty heavy leaf drop. Many tree's have dried leaves on them already. There may not be many leaves left for when the color line gets down here next month. This Sunday comes the Autumnal Equinox.

As far as how weather affects the color, this is what the tree guys say. We haven't had much rain lately, so who knows;

http://www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/FallFoliage/ScienceFallColor.html

Temperature, sunlight, and soil moisture greatly influence the quality of the fall foliage display. Abundant sunlight and low temperatures after the time the abscission layer forms cause the chlorophyll to be destroyed more rapidly. Cool temperatures, particularly at night, combined with abundant sunlight, promote the formation of more anthocyanins. Freezing conditions destroy the machinery responsible for manufacturing anthocyanins, so early frost means an early end to colorful foliage. Drought stress during the growing season can sometimes trigger the early formation of the abscission layer, and leaves may drop before they have a chance to develop fall coloration. A growing season with ample moisture that is followed by a rather dry, cool, sunny autumn that is marked by warm days and cool but frostless nights provides the best weather conditions for development of the brightest fall colors. Lack of wind and rain in the autumn prolongs the display; wind or heavy rain may cause the leaves to be lost before they develop their full color potential.

 

[manumuskin]

I will be in New England the first week of October.Will be all the way from Quoddy Head maine into the White Mountains and vermont.Giving Momma a first time tour.She will probably want to go back next year as well.

 

[46er]

I will be in New England the first week of October.Will be all the way from Quoddy Head maine into the White Mountains and vermont.Giving Momma a first time tour.She will probably want to go back next year as well.

My son will be up there beginning on the 4th. Spending his time around Acadia and will be at the Hawk watch on Cadillac Mt most days when he isn't looking for a place to live. If you stop by, he will be the guy with a BIG lens, rented of course I wish we were going, color is forecast to be the best in years up that way. Have a great time.

New England color status and timing;

http://www.yankeefoliage.com/new-england-foliage-maps/

 

[manumuskin]

I will be in Acadia and on top of Cadillac Mountain.Whats your son loo like I may see him

 

[46er]

First measurable snow, Big Sky MT

http://www.bigskyresort.com/the-mountain/webcams

 

[pinelandpaddler]

Oh, how I miss Montana!

 

[46er]

Oh, how I miss Montana!

It is hard to believe it has been 9 years since we were out there. We used to make the trip every year.

Did you live out there?

 

[pinelandpaddler]

I lived there briefly in 2006. About 8 months or so. Enough time to get in some really memorable paddles and hikes.

 

[Boyd]

Where ever I have been over the past couple of weeks I have noticed some pretty heavy leaf drop.

Really? Seems about the same as usual down here. Lots of trees full of green leaves.

 

[this_is_nascar]

I talked to a buddy in Maine the other day. He said they're just starting to see the color changes now.

 

[46er]

I talked to a buddy in Maine the other day. He said they're just starting to see the color changes now.

Found another neat foliage map, targeted for Maine, but you can slide the map around and get our area.

http://www.yankeefoliage.com/live-fall-foliage-map/

 

[Boyd]

The trees have just begun turning down here. But just look down for a burst of color. The most wild cranberries I've seen in recent years too. I think we'll have a good season for fall color.

 

[46er]

They be Wintergreen and are edible, a nice wintergreenie flavor Deeelicious. Crush some leaves for their aroma.

 

[Dragonfly Whisperer]

I love to munch on the leaves when I am out walking the trails.

 

[Boyd]

I think the fall color is probably at its peak down here in Atlantic and Cumberland County, so this weekend would be a good chance to see it. It's more subtle than last year but still looks nice.

 

[46er]

We'll be headed up along the Delaware this weekend now that the NPS has opened the NRA, just in time for peak. Mid-week we'll be taking a drive along NY RT97, one of the nicest autumn drives around and overnighting in Lackawaxen.