See the Changing Leaves - Check the Latest Fall Color Maps!

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The discussion revolves around the seasonal changes in leaf color during fall, with participants sharing personal experiences, observations, and resources related to fall foliage in various regions of the USA. The scope includes anecdotal accounts, regional differences in seasonal changes, and links to online resources for tracking foliage color changes.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares links to a website that provides updated maps of peak fall colors across parts of the USA.
  • Another participant expresses concern that the colors seem to be changing later than usual this year, particularly in Michigan.
  • A participant describes a personal observation of a maple tree changing colors rapidly over a single day.
  • Several participants express confusion or lack of familiarity with the concept of changing seasons, particularly those from warmer climates.
  • One participant shares a photo of fall colors in Brown County, Indiana, and describes the experience of driving through colorful country roads.
  • Another participant notes that while southern Arizona lacks a traditional fall season, there are still areas in the mountains where aspen and maple trees change color.
  • A participant mentions disappointment over the slow color change in the North Carolina mountains, questioning the timing of a planned trip.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of personal experiences and observations regarding fall colors, with some noting regional differences in seasonal changes. There is no consensus on the timing of color changes or the experience of seasons, particularly among those from warmer climates.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific regions and their unique seasonal characteristics, highlighting the variability in fall foliage experiences across different geographical areas.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in seasonal changes, fall foliage, and regional differences in climate may find this discussion relevant.

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It's that time of year again. Or as Bob Dylan would say, "the leaves, they are a-changin'."

I just found this cool website with maps of where the leaves are at peak color for parts of the USA. They update twice a week; go to these links and click on "Current _____ report" to get the latest maps.

http://www.foliagenetwork.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=68"
http://www.foliagenetwork.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=36&Itemid=73"
http://www.foliagenetwork.net/index...&id=35:southeast-us&Itemid=53&layout=default"

Right now, fall colors are peaking in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan (upper peninsula), New York (Adirondacks), Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
 
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It feels like the colors are changing late this year. I'm driving up to MI next weekend and was hoping there'd be more color change by now. Oh, that reminds me I need to find out if hypatia is around next weekend. :biggrin:
 
There's a beautiful maple across the street from my office -as I sit at my computer, it's right in my line of view. Yesterday, I swear it was changing right before my eyes! It was about 1/3 changed in the morning, but almost completely changed when I left work that day. I've never seen anything like it.
 
I have no idea what you people are talking about.
 
Math Is Hard said:
I have no idea what you people are talking about.
:smile:

I grew up in Houston and always heard of this strange thing people would refer to as "seasons". I always loved cutting roses for the Christmas table out of my garden.
 
Math Is Hard said:
I have no idea what you people are talking about.


Fall colors, I believe this is brown County Indiana and probably taken last year.

http://www.dannyburk.com/images/brown co7.jpg

I especially love to get off of the main roads and drive the country roads. In many places the trees form a canopy over the road. It is like driving through a tunnel of color.
 
edward, nice pic!

evo, mih: that site is probably new and just hasn't gotten around to including texas and southern cali yet. Keep checking, I'm sure they'll add your areas soon.
 
Evo said:
:smile:

I grew up in Houston and always heard of this strange thing people would refer to as "seasons". I always loved cutting roses for the Christmas table out of my garden.

I grew up in Indiana and always loved the change of seasons. In AZ we only have January and summer.
 
edward said:
I grew up in Indiana and always loved the change of seasons. In AZ we only have January and summer.

Not true. The tops of the mountains are covered with aspen which turn a beautiful yellow. In addition there is maple which turns red and oak with more yellow.

However edward is right about the lowlands. No fall in the lowlands. In southern AZ it seldom drops below the mid 60s during the day even in mid winter. The nights are a different picture though. It can and does drop 40 degrees from day to night.
 
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Bah, looks like the leaves have just started to turn in the North Carolina mountains. Not much point in driving up there for fall break next weekend. :frown: