Fall Colors

RE: Fall Colors (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:16:41 GMT

I heard on the news this morning that the colors are done in northern Wisconsin but there are still some good spots in the southern parts of the state (Crawford, Iowa, and Rock Counties were specifically mentioned).

Does it count if I use colorful language when cleaning the leaves out of the gutters?

Brad

RE: Fall Colors (mayor al)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:29:44 GMT

Yeah, we usually burn our annual tree prunings and brush pile in November, but due to the dry conditions I think we'll wait for some snow cover to help keep the danger level down !!

RE: Fall Colors (CajunKing)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:47:58 GMT

mayor al

With the extended hot Summer running up to the 1st of October and no rain in September at all, the Fall Color has been rather 'dull' and a very short time period here in the Ohio Valley.

Al

We got very little color, everything has been dry brown since September.

We are now approaching a 9 inch deficit in the rainfall category. Had several large brush fires here the last week or so. A Red Flag warning has been issued for the day

high winds - low humidity - no real rain since July = Red Flag Warning and NO FALL COLOR

RE: Fall Colors (carlton pierre)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:36:54 GMT

Fall colors in the mountains of TN & NC should peak this weekend. October has been a wonderful month! Just outstanding!

RE: Fall Colors (baileysoriginal)

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:53:52 GMT

No pretty fall leaves here - we've had only a combined one inch of rain in the last 3 months so our trees look like a sepia photo. Everything is dry and brittle - there's a burn ban so we can't set fire to all of the branches and leaves that have fallen.
The water garden is a very popular place - we've seen lots of critters coming for a drink - squirrels, deer, foxes and last Saturday a bobcat.
The acorn crop is poor this year so we'll be putting out lots of corn this winter.

RE: Fall Colors (chewingthefat)

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:28:34 GMT

The colors here in Frederick County Md. are still pretty good.

RE: Fall Colors (kland01s)

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:49:16 GMT

mayor al

With the extended hot Summer running up to the 1st of October and no rain in September at all, the Fall Color has been rather 'dull' and a very short time period here in the Ohio Valley.

Pretty much the same thing here 45 miles west of Chicago though I'm looking out at a very vibrant red maple. One of the few I've seen, many trees empty, some half gone, some still green. We had a very warm summer and high 80's in early October.

RE: Fall Colors (seafarer john)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:22:22 GMT

Maples are at their peak here in New Paltz, oaks are past their peak and shedding fast, our ginko is still green and it should be a magnificent yellow by now. However, the mountainside is a glorious spread of color, even though green seems to be more obvious than usual for this time of year. We are yet to have a frost - I think it may be the latest ever. We bought fresh sweet corn at a local roadstand on Saturday and they are still picking a few ripe tomatoes for local consumption - despite the shortened daylight. Gail picked a bouquet of zinnias from our garden today -something that was up till now unheard of this late in the season in our area.

Anyhow, if you want fall color the Hudson Valley is the place to be right now.

Cheers, John

RE: Fall Colors (mayor al)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:15:28 GMT

With the extended hot Summer running up to the 1st of October and no rain in September at all, the Fall Color has been rather 'dull' and a very short time period here in the Ohio Valley.

RE: Fall Colors (mbrookes)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:15:59 GMT

The leaves here tend to go from green to brown. The main exceptions are the sweet gums in the hills northeast of here and the Bradford pears planted around all the shopping malls

RE: Fall Colors (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:48:29 GMT

As I sit here in my office I can see the red maple my 22-year-old grandson planted in the back yard when he was 4, and it is almost entirely a beautiful lust red color.

RE: Fall Colors (tmiles)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:36:56 GMT

This has not been the best color year here in New England, but it is not bad. Here in Mass on I-90 from Boston to the NY state line, you should find the elusive "peak" somewhere along the way today, through the weekend. I think that favorites Rt 9 and Rt 2 , a little north will be past by then. Rt 7 a north south road in the western part of Mass will also have some variation. I understand that the Vt portion of 7 is past (from the official map.....I didn't see it this year). The portion through the Ct hills should be great, but I have no actual information on that.

Both the 50 50 diner and The 1776 Old Mill restaurant on Rt 2a in the middle of the state, (near Fitchburg and Westminster) have had a good season according to the servers that I've talked to. (use "search to find info on both places on this site). Part of the reason for good biz in an average color year, is that weekend weather has been great.

RE: Fall Colors (cavandre)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:45:46 GMT

Down here in FL, this is the closest thing we have to fall colors:

RE: Fall Colors (semperfimom)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:16:15 GMT

Thanks, I'll check it out!

RE: Fall Colors (6star)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:51:28 GMT

semperfimom

Any news of fall colors in northern Michigan? I have tomorrow off and we planned on leaf looking this weekend. I know it'll be crappy weather, but it'll be nice to get away for a day or two.
Where are the prettiest colors right now?

This website probably has the best info for you:
http://www.michigan.org/News/Detail.aspx?ContentId=ae191c15-9a81-4722-84d8-b9ac9031c8d5&NRDONE=1

RE: Fall Colors (semperfimom)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:24:41 GMT

Any news of fall colors in northern Michigan? I have tomorrow off and we planned on leaf looking this weekend. I know it'll be crappy weather, but it'll be nice to get away for a day or two.
Where are the prettiest colors right now?

RE: Fall Colors ( nvb)

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 08:45:58 GMT

We found some beautiful colors in Central and Southern Arkansas. We had initially wanted to travel around a few states, but ended up never leaving Western Arkansas. Wonderful trip, though.

RE: Fall Colors (garryd451)

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:55:19 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by BluePlate

A few leaves left in CT, but they will be gone with tonights rain coming in. The Weather Channel weathersite always has foilage updates. But the seashore can be nice along the Northeast this time of year. Deserted, and the tourist stressed locals are more friendly as well as the prices. Great deals on Inns and hotels. Restaraunts lower prices to attract the locals or close for the season soon.
Good luck

Yes, I found my leaves and the people who live next to me, the same way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: Fall Colors (fred c doobs)

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:42:11 GMT

while i was out redistricting the snow from the sidewalk this afternoon i discovered where all the leaves had gotten to.

RE: Fall Colors (BluePlate)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:46:58 GMT

A few leaves left in CT, but they will be gone with tonights rain coming in. The Weather Channel weathersite always has foilage updates. But the seashore can be nice along the Northeast this time of year. Deserted, and the tourist stressed locals are more friendly as well as the prices. Great deals on Inns and hotels. Restaraunts lower prices to attract the locals or close for the season soon.
Good luck

RE: Fall Colors (Adjudicator)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:28:02 GMT

Fall weather will kick in here around Feburary.

RE: Fall Colors (Phishmonger)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:20:42 GMT

FINALLY finished raking the cussed leaves this afternoon. It was a beautiful day in NE CT,with the temp about 58. Heavy rain tonite, and then COLD the rest of the week with some SNOW maybe on Thanksgiving. Colors here this year not as good as usual, and am glad to be through with the raking. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

RE: Fall Colors (BT)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:12:55 GMT

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

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Originally posted by GordonW

quote:
Originally posted by ScreenBear

What they call "Winter Views" in the high rent districts.

Not that we are high-rent (it indeed would be flattering to be called that!) but we always are amazed every winter/fall to see just how many other people are living in out neighborhood!

Here in the North Carolina central area, after a long and dry fall, we are finally losing the leaves.

I spent the week in Raleigh-Durham neighborhood last week. Colors were fading quick but I really appreicate the area.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I spent 4 years in the "Raleigh-Durham area":

and I bet you're looking forward to those ice storms.

RE: Fall Colors ( nvb)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:05:32 GMT

Thanks, Al. We were lucky a few years back when we made a quick trip to Ohio. We caught the colors on our way home in KY and TN. Much prettier there than here. Our fall colors are yellow and brown.

RE: Fall Colors (Sundancer7)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:02:05 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by GordonW

quote:
Originally posted by ScreenBear

What they call "Winter Views" in the high rent districts.

Not that we are high-rent (it indeed would be flattering to be called that!) but we always are amazed every winter/fall to see just how many other people are living in out neighborhood!

Here in the North Carolina central area, after a long and dry fall, we are finally losing the leaves.

I spent the week in Raleigh-Durham neighborhood last week. Colors were fading quick but I really appreicate the area.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Fall Colors (GordonW)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:51:34 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ScreenBear

What they call "Winter Views" in the high rent districts.

Not that we are high-rent (it indeed would be flattering to be called that!) but we always are amazed every winter/fall to see just how many other people are living in out neighborhood!

Here in the North Carolina central area, after a long and dry fall, we are finally losing the leaves.

RE: Fall Colors (Sundancer7)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:46:49 GMT

Al, I still say that you have captured one of the most beautiful fall pics I have ever seen.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Fall Colors (BT)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:37:15 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

I am not aware of any areas of the country where "fall colors" still exist.

The mesquite here in southern Arizona haven't dropped their leaves much yet. Of course the only colors involved are green-->brown. Since it's been a warm autumn (79 degrees right now at 3:30 PM), my roses, the Autumn and Russian Sages, lantana and even the Mexican Bird of Paradise are still blooming--lots of color there, though.

Oh, and "Fall colors" here generally means a bright red chili pepper ristra and those are available.

RE: Fall Colors (mayor al)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:38:57 GMT

RE- Travel this holiday week.....

On the good side I filled up for $1.97 / gallon today. That's the first time the price dipped below $2.00 a gallon since whenever.

On the bad side the temp is falling and the projections for the next couple of days are for bad weather over almost all of the Eastern U S A .

So I will stay home, Pour a RedNeck Sour or two (Bourbon and Mountain Dew) and enjoy the Fall Colors by staring at my computer monitor. (Happy Thanksgiving to All.) This photo was taken by my child-bride out the truck window on October 19th,2005, when there still was beautiful color in Northern Michigan and Wisconsin. Slick I hope next year you have better luck.

RE: Fall Colors (garryd451)

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:56:08 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Rapunzll

No fall color left in Northern Michigan. It was pretty much over and done with before we got that foot of snow last week!

The National Weather Service just put out a weather Advisory that Extreme Southwestern Michigan and North Central Indiana could get more than a foot of snow between Midnight Tuesday Morning and Friday Morning! This would include South Bend, Mishawka, Laporte, Elkhart, Michigan City and surronding areas in Indiana. It will also cover Berrien County, Cass County and Van Buren County in Michigan.

So the few leaves that are left on trees will be gone by Friday Morning