Weekly Fall Color Report

Leaf Report for week #6: Fall color is now in full swing in the mountains! From Linville Falls to Ashe County, peak has passed at higher elevations, but it’s moving downslope and will be in the 2,000 to 3,500 foot range this coming week. The Blue Ridge Parkway along the flank of Grandfather is still very nice. The towns of Banner Elk and Newland are still spectacular, as well as points south on the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Spruce Pine.There is some yellow now on the hillsides, but green is still the dominant color. Looks like the peak will be at least one more week away in the Asheville area. Still further south in Franklin dogwoods, sumacs and gums are showing red, while birches, maples and hickories are yellowing up, but most oaks (which turn late) are still green. Read more...