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Slo-go'en
10-01-2009, 11:03
The fall colors are about peak here in the Whites of NH and across northern New England. Come see 'em while they last, which might not be long with the unsettled weather we've been having and will continue to have for the next week or so.
Mt Washington got ice and snow yesterday and last night, the first significant snow of the season. When the clouds finally lift later today (if they do) I expect to see the summits of Adams and Madison will be snow covered. I could just see some of the trees at about 3000 feet through the bottom of the clouds this morning, and they were covered with ice.
Needless to say, its getting a bit nippy in the mornings lately! I hope the trailing edge of the northbound thru-hikers are getting close to the end!
DaveJohns
10-01-2009, 19:29
Awesome. We have just now gotten a few cool evenings down here in the southland. Take some pics for us?
Snow in the Green Mtns of VT today as well
Lone Wolf
10-01-2009, 20:40
Jay Peak today. click photos. normal for this time of year. wish i was back makin' snow http://www.jaypeakresort.com/en/jay_peak/
Just a Hiker
10-01-2009, 20:54
Jay Peak today. click photos. normal for this time of year. wish i was back makin' snow http://www.jaypeakresort.com/en/jay_peak/
Making snow is a fun job......I did it one season up here at Sunday River and I had a great time. You just ride the lifts all day and walk down the ski trails checking on your guns. The best part is that no body messes with you....and you ski free all season.
http://fwix.com/share/76_fc3f1f61ae#
Here we go! Daylength is bugging me more than anything about now.
Killington and Pico got a dusting yesterday. Met 2 southbounders having breakfast at Inn at the Long Trail. Southbounders are a brave bunch.
Vermont's winter will be here soon!!!
jersey joe
10-02-2009, 08:34
Been in the low thirties at night in Jersey this week. The leaves are starting to turn here, I can only imagine they are well on their way up in New England!
modiyooch
10-02-2009, 08:43
Jay Peak today. click photos. normal for this time of year. wish i was back makin' snow http://www.jaypeakresort.com/en/jay_peak/I think it's a bit strange that the leaves aren't even turning in my home town yet. Must have been the wet season. What's the eta for the leaves n Damascus? I want to bike within a few weeks.
Pedaling Fool
10-02-2009, 09:02
I think it's a bit strange that the leaves aren't even turning in my home town yet. Must have been the wet season. What's the eta for the leaves n Damascus? I want to bike within a few weeks.
When do they normally start to turn in your area?
modiyooch
10-02-2009, 09:18
When do they normally start to turn in your area?
I'm not exactly sure, but I'm a summer person and I can remember seeing signs in early August before. I'm headed to the park today, so I'll ask the ranger and report back.
I just checked the weather for Mt Mitchell, and the temps are mild.
Slo-go'en
10-02-2009, 10:14
Here's what Mt Adams looked like from Duran pond this morining before heading to work as the clouds finally lifted.
<a href="http://s719.photobucket.com/albums/ww196/kd1jv/?action=view¤t=SUNP0159.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww196/kd1jv/th_SUNP0159.jpg" border="0" alt="Mt Adams/King Ravine from Durand lake" ></a>
Digger'02
10-02-2009, 12:01
just got below freezing in the Smokies and Roan for much of the day.
DaveJohns
10-02-2009, 14:12
Slo-go'en, thanks for the pics. Absolutely awesome.
I've got a yearning for the high country. Thanks for the link.
modiyooch
10-02-2009, 17:43
When do they normally start to turn in your area? I just noticed that you are from FL. That's the #1 license plate during the peak. You may get a better answer from the Floridians.
The ranger said that our peak is at the end of October, with the peak in the elevations 2 weeks earlier. He did agree that the change was slower this year.
Saddleback (http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6927897.html) reported light snow cover Oct 1, time to break out the winter clothing and gear