Many parts of Vermont are at peak fall foliage, and with little rain in the forecast, this could be the perfect weekend to see fall foliage.
This week’s installation includes: Autumn leaves report Most of northern and central Vermont has reached the peak fall foliage stage, which provides optimal color before leaves fall from trees, forest officials report produced by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. are doing.
Foresters say Rutland, Windham and Bennington counties are near or at their peak, and some oak trees in the valley have yet to show color.
The weather is a factor in enjoying the season, as an 80-degree day turned into a rainy, blustery day last week, causing premature leaf fall.
“The first half of the week was blessed with sunny skies, warm temperatures, and some of the best fall foliage viewing in the entire state, with lots of color,” the report said. “The rain and wind that is standard fall weather has caused some leaves to fall off the trees, but trees in the northern half of the state have shed more than in the south.There is still a lot to see across the state. ”
Tips on how to peek at leaves
This is likely to be a busy week for fall foliage viewing, so the report offers the following tips for drivers:
“When you pull off the road to admire the bright colors of Vermont’s mountains, be sure to pay attention to traffic, use your turn signals, and pull completely over to the shoulder. Vermont’s back roads… There is often a pull-up area for you to park your car safely, and you are the one to photograph this year’s fall foliage.”
The weekend weather forecast for Burlington is cloudy with little rain. Temperatures will feel like fall, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.
This week’s color picks:
- Northern Vermont – Lake Willoughby. A back road in southern Orleans County. A scenic byway in the Tohoku Kingdom.
- Southern Vermont – Melk Forest; Equinox Mountain. Vermont 9 between Brattleboro and Wilmington. Vermont 30 and Vermont 133 in the southwestern part of the state. US 4 between Woodstock and Killington. Vermont’s 100 Scenic Byways.
Read about fall foliage in Vermont Guide to the New York Times’ five fall gravel cycling tours. and Top 10 Autumn Leaves Road Trips Selected by Market Watch.
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