Natural History Wanderings

Asheville NC Fall Foliage Color Leaf Report 2014  for October 9, 2014

Fall color progression is all about altitude and latitude. So the northern, higher peaks have the best color now. Best color this next week will spread into the mid elevations, including much of the Blue Ridge Parkway, especially north of Asheville. Most of the Great Smoky Mountains will have best color during the next two weeks. Showers are in the forecast this weekend, causing some extra magical scenes on the Parkway as you drive through clouds. And colors can be more vibrant on overcast or rainy days.