So with the delay, visitors of the region found that they had to head to the higher hills for that saturated fall palette. In fact, Asheville picked up almost five inches for the month. In the mountains, the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds were delayed by almost a week thanks to a particularly rainy start to October this year. In an average year the highest mountains see the colors changing by early October, with trees around the Upstate holding off until later in the month and even into November.
(WSPA) – 7Weather Chief Meteorologist Christy Henderson explains why elevation plays a key role in nature’s timetable when it comes to the changing colors.
