Fall Foliage
Colorful autumn leaves and scenery
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Ask the Meteorologist: Happy meteorological fall! How does the foliage look this year?
An exceptionally hot summer has put our leaves under stress, which could lead to an underwhelming foliage season locally.
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Ask the Meteorologist: Happy meteorological fall! How does the foliage look this year?
An exceptionally hot summer has put our leaves under stress, which could lead to an underwhelming foliage season locally.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What's behind the fall color change?
Weeks of dry, warm weather are having an impact on fall colors in the mountains.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What's driving the change in fall colors?
Weeks of dry, warm weather are having an impact on fall colors in the mountains.
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How the changing of the leaves is different this year in North Carolina
Climatologists say this season's abnormally dry and warm weather will make the usually vibrant fall leaves harder to come by in North Carolina.
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Climate change is reshaping North Carolina’s fall colors
Warmer nights and a dry fall are muting North Carolina’s iconic foliage, threatening the beauty, timing and tourism tied to leaf season.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What could La Niña mean for fall, winter in North Carolina?
NOAA has a 71% chance of La Niña developing October through December. What could that mean for us?
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How summer heat, heavy rains impact fall colors
Jenn Sullivan looks at how extreme summer heat and heavy rains could affect the fall colors. Additionally, a look at the best places to view them.
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Autumn in two months: First foliage outlook released 🍁
Many in our area are trying to think cool thoughts, given our recent heat. The folks at ExploreFall are doing the same.
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why is our area considered 'the worst' for driving in the fall?
A new study found the Raleigh-Cary area to be the worst in the U.S. for driving in the fall.
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Raleigh leaf collection starts Tuesday🍂
The city sends specialized vacuum trucks through residential neighborhoods in 12 zones throughout the winter months to collect the leaves.
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First fall freeze happening later in recent years; allergy, pest seasons prolonged
A later freeze means longer allergy and pest season
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Ask the Meteorologist: Now that it's autumn, when can we expect fall colors?
If you plan a trip to the mountains in October, you may be in luck. You'll have to wait longer for any color this far east.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How can temperatures swing from 100° to a fall feel in less than a week?
Large temperature swings are common when we transition from season-to-season.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What is meteorological fall?
Meteorological fall runs from September 1 to November 30.
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How does climate change impact fall colors in NC?
Warmer fall temperatures can delay fall colors and make them appear more dull, according to Appalachian State biology professor Howard Neufeld, who is known as the "Fall Color Guy" for his predictions of peak fall foliage.
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Warmer temps can desynchronize the usually vibrant fall colors in western NC
Unseasonable warmth can delay the color changing process for leaves in the western North Carolina mountains, where leaf peepers come from all over the country to witnesses the spectacular sight.
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Fall color: High colors and peeking starting in the mountains
We have made it to the beautiful time of the year where there is a fall crisp in the air, and the leaves have begun to show their spectrum of colors! We'll look at the best spots to check out the vibrant displays and show when the Triangle will see the color increase.
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Autumn Roadtrip: 4 rustic covered bridges in NC to visit this fall
If you want to visit a covered bridge, there are several pretty close to the Triangle.
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Natural wonder: Magical 'Dragon Tree' hidden in the woods of Appalachia
There are many natural wonders hidden across North Carolina: The tiny 'fairy crosses' sprinkled across Appalachia, the mountain forests full of dancing blue ghost fireflies - and a mysterious 'Dragon Tree' seen arching by a waterfall off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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UNC Asheville grad's peak fall color website a helpful guide for NC leaf peepers
Cooler temperatures are on the way and North Carolinians are ready to celebrate fall. Meteorologist Evan Fisher has developed a website to help them do just that.
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What is leaf peeping? How to enjoy fall foliage in Raleigh
What is leaf peeping? Enjoy the colors of fall in the Triangle.
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Best dates and times to see the fall leaves
Leaf peeping begins in October in the North Carolina mountains and spreads across the state through November.
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Fall color 2023: Here's when and where to see leaves change in NC
Fall has officially begun, which means signs of fall will start to appear soon. Depending on where you are in the state, you might see these signs sooner than others.
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North Carolina reaches peak season for fall foliage transformation
North Carolina State University's Dr. Robert Bardon joined WRAL News at Noon to discuss the best time and locations to take in the beautiful fall colors in North Carolina.
