October 3, 2011
Fall Color Forecast Courtesy of Steve Kemp
The recent cold snap has been a catalyst for triggering some impressive fall colors. The mountains are now a mosaic with rich reds and golds at the highest elevations and along the tops of ridges. Along Little River Road, and elsewhere at the lower elevations, early-changing species like blackgum, sourwood, dogwood, sumac, black walnut, a...nd Virginia creeper are near peak.
This is a great time to take a drive on Clingmans Dome Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Balsam Mountain Road. Little River and Laurel Creek roads also offer pleasant fall scenery.
Colors should be peaking at the higher elevations over the next 7-10 days. Look for a peak at the lower and mid elevations in late October and early November. And yes, there was snow at the highest peaks this weekend!
The recent cold snap has been a catalyst for triggering some impressive fall colors. The mountains are now a mosaic with rich reds and golds at the highest elevations and along the tops of ridges. Along Little River Road, and elsewhere at the lower elevations, early-changing species like blackgum, sourwood, dogwood, sumac, black walnut, a...nd Virginia creeper are near peak.
This is a great time to take a drive on Clingmans Dome Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Balsam Mountain Road. Little River and Laurel Creek roads also offer pleasant fall scenery.
Colors should be peaking at the higher elevations over the next 7-10 days. Look for a peak at the lower and mid elevations in late October and early November. And yes, there was snow at the highest peaks this weekend!
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