Natural History Wanderings

Cedar City • Brian Head Tourism Bureau has a new fall color report for 9/23/16

High Elevation – Alpine
Brian Head, Cedar Breaks and Panguitch Lake
Percent of Change:  PEAK

Color Report: Our local leaf peeper, Mike Saemisch, updated us on the effects of the storm that came through the area last night.  The wind had more effect than the snow. The high-elevation is still peaking with color for at least another week. Some of the earliest color has been blown off the trees, however, the trees that had not yet reached peak are still fine and looking better everyday.

Mid Elevation – Sub-Alpine
Parowan Canyon and Cedar Canyon Area
Percent of Change: MODERATE
Color Report:Reports are saying that there is still plenty of green in the mid elevation but there are wonderful pockets of brilliant reds, glowing yellows and stunning oranges, however, there is quite a bit of green waiting to turn. If the weather continues the gradual cooling then we can Be aware that there is still plenty of green left in most of the mid-elevation so continue checking back for updates.

Low Elevation – High Valley
Percent of Change:LOW
Color Report:The leaves in the lower elevations tend to start changing colors around mid to late October. Be sure to check in often to check the status of our golden yellows, bright oranges and fiery reds as the temperatures cool and the leaves change.