Colder weather is really blowing in today! The heavy clouds look like they could hold snow, but it’s more likely that we’ll see flurries this Sunday. There is still vibrant color around town, though it’s mixed in with bare limbs, too. The recent cold...
An incredibly clear day dawned after a stormy Monday. And we still have leaves! Flood waters had receded in most areas by morning, too. The Blue Ridge Parkway is still prime for leaf-viewing, and these images show vibrant color still displaying on trees near Blowing...
Torrential rains led to localized flooding in towns and neighborhoods today. Once the storm broke, however, blue skies were back almost instantly. As many areas had to wait for waters to recede through the evening, it was surprising to see that the heavy rains and...
Today was a perfect day for a fall festival! The Woolly Worm Festival is always held on the third weekend in October (same as the Valle Country Fair). Beautiful blue skies dominated the whole weekend, so attendance at both events was high. Bright foliage provided a...
Oaks along the edge of a field show off beautiful russet hues in the afternoon light. Though pretty, these same trees were much more vibrant last fall, with more muted colors in some places being a result of a warmer season this year. Previous Color Update >>...
Slopes in Deep Gap, just east of Boone, are showing developing color now. Views like this can be seen along Highway 421 on the way into Boone from the Wilkesboro area. At locations around 3000 feet, color should be coming in nicely in the next week! This view...
