Looking for some color

[Dutch]

I'm not seeing much in SWMO so I decided to go to the Smokies.  It is way better than I thought it would be. 

I 24 outside Nashville. 

[Dutch]

I 40 outside Knoxville. 

[oneshot 1]

Was there last year until October 9. Run the Appalachian. 

Seems like color here is a week off but much cheaper. 

oneshot 

 

 

[bfishn]

Good call. Saw some isolated good stuff on 248 from Cassville to Flat Creek today. 76 was a letdown. Spotty frosts likely this week, so maybe next weekend.

Flat Creek today at noon;

 

[Dutch]

[Dutch]

[Dutch]

[Dutch]

There are hundreds of miles of this.

[Johnsfolly]

3 minutes ago, Dutch said:

There are hundreds of miles of this.

I love the fall. Great temps, usually dry, then you have fall colors. Been down in NC last few days and things are just starting to turn.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

A couple of years ago I was listening to a discussion of fall colors and how/why they happen.  They trees actually retract what they need from the leaves in order for the tree to go dormant.   The length of fall color had alot to do with how dry or moist the soil is.  Spring soil moisture has a bearing on the colors' vibrancy.   That being said, I believe per the info this year will be a quick and not so vibrant year for alot of the Midwest due to the lack of rain all year.  

 

Now, I am no Meteorologist,  and I did hear this from a well respected Meteorologist.   Just not one I respect for personal reasons.  A story best told in person.