BlueRidgeFolklore Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, eyewall said: How is the foliage looking in the mountains? Any sign it is going early this year? Looking good. Definitely looks, especially in the valleys. This week should really send it into hyperdrive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceagewhereartthou Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I'm not mtns but it's definitely earlier this year than recent years. The dogwoods in my area are EXTREMELY dull; and some maples as well. I am hoping that's not going to be a theme. As wet as it's been I'm afraid of all the colors are going to be like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 How is the foliage looking in the mountains? Any sign it is going early this year?Just took this for you at 3200' on the border. It's definitely happening already and up above 4000' the yellows and reds are starting to pop a little more. The Canadian airmass later this week should kick it into high gear. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Yep this year is going to be early especially from the past recent years. Some have already seen some patchy frost and this weekend will accelerate the foliage change with it being downright cold. Temps keep creeping down this weekend and I suspect some frost advisories will be hoisted up and maybe some freeze watches also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 49 minutes ago, Met1985 said: Yep this year is going to be early especially from the past recent years. Some have already seen some patchy frost and this weekend will accelerate the foliage change with it being downright cold. Temps keep creeping down this weekend and I suspect some frost advisories will be hoisted up and maybe some freeze watches also Yeah the last two years were pretty bad so hopefully this is a good one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainforrest Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Flash flood warning for Transylvania county. Upper end of the county getting washed away with 2-4 inches of rain falling in a couple of hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 All is going to plan for this week and weekend. We will get cold then a brief warm up then cold again then a warm up then another shot of cooler cold weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sw NC weather Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Big reversal in temps today. At midnight we were 64 and it’s fell to 55 now. With a constant steady rain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sw NC weather said: Big reversal in temps today. At midnight we were 64 and it’s fell to 55 now. With a constant steady rain. Yes it is. It was almost 60° up here at midnight and now we're down to 46° in the rain. Good day to have the fireplace going. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Yes we were at 59 at midnight here and now we are down to 48 degrees. A cold rainy September for sure. I love it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I'm down to 42 now. That rain is cold!I'm ready for some nwf now!Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Buckethead said: I'm down to 42 now. That rain is cold! I'm ready for some nwf now! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Man that is impressive. Going to be a cold night on tap. Yes im hoping we see some decent snows this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I have to look and see how often it has snowed at the end of September at the summits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, eyewall said: I have to look and see how often it has snowed at the end of September at the summits. Currently 36.2°/27 on Mt. Mitchell. Not too far off from being a possibility. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 20 minutes ago, eyewall said: I have to look and see how often it has snowed at the end of September at the summits. I think the mountains have seen snow every month except in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 A nice cold morning with the current temp of 38 degrees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongwxnc Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 45.3 with a super thick low fog. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Ended up bottoming out at 37 this morning. Man what a beautiful day. Temps in the 50s with clear skies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Sunny and 54° with a nice breeze. Doesn't get much better for early fall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 How are the leaves looking? It should be moving pretty quick now with this weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculus1 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Check out ASU's Fall Color report and map for updated leaf conditions: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, eyewall said: How are the leaves looking? It should be moving pretty quick now with this weather. Maples and poplars are turning by the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, BlueRidgeFolklore said: Maples and poplars are turning by the day. Thank you. I am trying to determine if it is worth stopping by the Grandfather Mountain area this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, calculus1 said: Check out ASU's Fall Color report and map for updated leaf conditions: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors Great info. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Penland Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Thank you. I am trying to determine if it is worth stopping by the Grandfather Mountain area this weekend.Yeah. Still quite a bit of green but almost everything has that yellow tint to it today. I was up on the Parkway the other day and the Stack Rock to Viaduct area was coming along nice. Boone Fork area usually changes fairly early too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 I think after this weekend the color season will accelerate a lot. A good thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckethead Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 How are the leaves looking? It should be moving pretty quick now with this weather.We're getting there above 4000'. Just took this. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Had a low of 35 this morning. I saw were Mt Mitchell had a low of 29 with a wind chill of 13. Tomorrow morning will be even colder for everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 17 hours ago, Buckethead said: We're getting there above 4000'. Just took this. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk It doesn't have to be peak to be beautiful as this pic shows. Sometimes I like the patchwork even better depending on the scene. Either way I am sure I will be making a second trip after tomorrow as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Avery-Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Poplar 245 PM EDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Avery, Yancey and Mitchell Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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