Tyler Penland Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Is it too early for this? Probably. But dang it's hot and I wanna talk about colder weather. Seen a few runs of the GFS/GEFS advertising maybe a break from the heat heading towards the end of the month. A LOT more leaf change already up here around the Boone/Banner Elk than I would expect given the recent heat. Hoping that's not setting us up for another less-than-stellar fall leaf season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRVwxfan. Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Been hot here too. 91 yesterday and 89 today. I've been seeing the leaves changing here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FROSTY Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyler Penland said: Is it too early for this? Probably. But dang it's hot and I wanna talk about colder weather. Seen a few runs of the GFS/GEFS advertising maybe a break from the heat heading towards the end of the month. A LOT more leaf change already up here around the Boone/Banner Elk than I would expect given the recent heat. Hoping that's not setting us up for another less-than-stellar fall leaf season. It's never to early to talk COLD/SNOW! I'm so ready for it, but not liking the winter forecasts I've seen so far, But they are just a guess. But I like reading them and when it looks promising it gives you hope! BTW Top out at 96.4 here in the N.Foothills today, Just simply ugly weather........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sw NC weather Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 It’s been Hot we’ve hit 88 the last two days and cooked up thunderstorms. Only picked up .12 yesterday but today was a different story had gusty winds and two cloud to ground lightning strikes right off the front porch and got another .47 of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhowl Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Nothing like kicking off the fall and winter thread with a heatwave but yes, thinking about snow is a pleasant diversion from the heat. Hoping for our third consecutive year with a December snow storm and enough cold air this winter for the ski resorts to stay in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Drizzle, fog and 52° currently here in wolf at 4360'. Finally! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 High of 62 today with a touch of breeze. Signs of things to come. Looks like we've still got some heat to get through though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers for Western Ears Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Curious as to how this upcoming couple of weeks of forecast temps, should they verify, compare to the past couple of years? Seems odd for it to be so warm so late in the year. Even compared to the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 The rest of the month is going to be very warm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 5:35 PM, Tyler Penland said: Is it too early for this? Probably. But dang it's hot and I wanna talk about colder weather. Seen a few runs of the GFS/GEFS advertising maybe a break from the heat heading towards the end of the month. A LOT more leaf change already up here around the Boone/Banner Elk than I would expect given the recent heat. Hoping that's not setting us up for another less-than-stellar fall leaf season. I am concerned about another dud in terms of foliage season. It may be a done deal wit the late heat and extended dry spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 If you love summer then don't worry it is going to stick around for a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxKnurd Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 81 down in town around noon and was 74 up here on the gap. Clouds have rolled in now, actually looks like a good early Fall day looking out the living room with leaves starting to change and a nice cloud cover. Hoping that chance of showers pans out, somehow managed to have some rain last week whereas other parts of the county and region weren't as lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looking to the skies Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I was looking and hoping at the last GFS the 12z. I saw some freezing temps for about the 8th of October for as far as middle Ga.... Hoping it repeats in the future runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Looking to the skies said: I was looking and hoping at the last GFS the 12z. I saw some freezing temps for about the 8th of October for as far as middle Ga.... Hoping it repeats in the future runs Thats a pipe dream bro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looking to the skies Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Met1985 said: Thats a pipe dream bro. Nope. It is pretty consistent. 1st frost and freeze for Ga will be that week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I dont know about central Ga, but the GFS has shown some low to mid 30s for the high country late next week. It's something to watch at least, even if it is in the long range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Looks like we have gotten some agreement from the overnight models on some incoming fall weather next week. The first true fall front. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Any hints of the foliage starting up there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, eyewall said: Any hints of the foliage starting up there yet? It's still a little spotty up to 5500' here along the border but I'd say at least half of the trees are starting to show signs of changing now. I'm hoping the warmth doesn't cause them to brown out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, eyewall said: Any hints of the foliage starting up there yet? It's coming! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvegas-wx Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 That looks like a brownout to me. A quick yellowing, then death. No way these trees stand a chance of much color this year. My yard is already full of dead leaves here in the Triad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 52 minutes ago, kvegas-wx said: That looks like a brownout to me. A quick yellowing, then death. No way these trees stand a chance of much color this year. My yard is already full of dead leaves here in the Triad. I don't think so. Typically in a brownout up here you don't get that vibrant orange on the tree and contrary to everywhere else, the mountains haven't been as dry as most. Yes we've been dry but not as bad as I saw driving through the Piedmont last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 17 hours ago, kvegas-wx said: That looks like a brownout to me. A quick yellowing, then death. No way these trees stand a chance of much color this year. My yard is already full of dead leaves here in the Triad. We have had plenty of rain over the last 2 years. The vegetation is still very vibrant here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhowl Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Was on the Parkway up to Mt. Mitchell yesterday; there was some splashes of color here and there; colors seemed to suggest that it will not be a brown out this year, we will see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 It would be really nice to smell petrichor today. Fingers crossed it holds together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Picked up about .3" of rain this evening and it's still raining. Not much but it's enough to knock the dust and pollen down a little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Penland Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 I don't think so. Typically in a brownout up here you don't get that vibrant orange on the tree and contrary to everywhere else, the mountains haven't been as dry as most. Yes we've been dry but not as bad as I saw driving through the Piedmont last week. That photo is a little misleading imo. I'm in Boone and other than the occasional bright orange most of them are dull yellow. 3rd straight crappy foilage season coming I believe. A little rain could help salvage the rest but a lot of dead stuff already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyler Penland said: That photo is a little misleading imo. I'm in Boone and other than the occasional bright orange most of them are dull yellow. 3rd straight crappy foilage season coming I believe. A little rain could help salvage the rest but a lot of dead stuff already. I don’t think so. Have a little faith! https://wlos.com/news/local/photos-autumn-falls-into-color-at-grandfather-mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 14 hours ago, Tyler Penland said: That photo is a little misleading imo. I'm in Boone and other than the occasional bright orange most of them are dull yellow. 3rd straight crappy foilage season coming I believe. A little rain could help salvage the rest but a lot of dead stuff already. I'm not too concerned about a brownout. Really starting to see some vivid colors up here in Wolf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxKnurd Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Rain two days in a row, much needed! Lots of widespread showers and storms over the mountains today, hope most places can get some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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