Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to be the peak. Scenic NW drive: Route…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…loss for birches and poplars, placing them at their peak this week. Scenic northeast drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway and roads transecting northern-facing slopes, along with Hwy 180….

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…of color change from green to date: 5% above 3000 feet and below 3000 feet. Scenic NE Drive: Lovell-Wikle Scenic Highway was the best for overall color this week. There…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…above 3,000’; 90% below 3,000’. Incoming rainfall can be expected to accelerate leaf fall. Suggested scenic drives: Richard Russell- Brasstown Scenic Bypass is a good option at this time, especially…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…peak of this transition is expected to begin the first week of November. Scenic NW drive: Route 1: Take Hwy 136 from i75 to Hwy 341. Turn left on Hwy…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…to this, many of the higher elevations will be within or possibly past peak season. Scenic drive: The Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway has the best coloration for species that…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

compared to areas below 3000 feet. Suggested scenic drive: From I-75 take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and…

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