Foliage across the top is PAST PEAK. I see some TV stations and other articles with the east view and say “trees mostly green yet at Dolly Sods”
case in point below
Down the east side where the transition to green occurs is exiting Dolly Sods and also a transition to a more dominant oak woods. Which is always a later turning tree type. As we go through the pics below, we’ll see more pics “of across the top” of Dolly Sods that is past peak.
But first…..
Lets start the day just prior to sunrise:
The epic fog in the valley.. always a beautiful site from above. Not so much if you’re down there in it. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The sun illuminates the reds at the right angle more vivid than than they really are––––––Nollie Sods––––photographers–
–––––––––––Lots of bare trees ––––––––––––––––––All paths were waterways after the hefty amounts of rain the last 7-10 days. Now to the foliage on top. 65-70% bare. The top across the Sods is past peak –––Most of the color is on the ground––––––––––––––––––
Maples- well past peak, some stragglers holding on to some color, even a little green
Heaths- just past. Still good color in spots. Some areas lots on the ground. Some greenish/red patches. Not as vibrant as normal
Birch- just past their prime
Beech- typical late change to rust
Oak- mainly green with some smaller ones brownish red
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A.M valley fog, and some high ground clouds, fog that burnt off and lead to a sunny day. The first in quite awhile.
Bittinger 2NW Valley
precip 0
Dyacon Data Below
Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Foxtown-Beachy afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon. One group of Aspen just turning, lower group is bare. These do not always coordinate this way. Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley evening Bittinger 2NW Valley evening Bittinger 2NW Valley evening Bittinger 2NW Valley evening West of Bittinger evening West of Bittinger evening
Garrett County Airport
Deep Creek Lake morning Deep Creek Lake morning Glendale Rd afternoon
Top of Wisp
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop bp
Climate Reference Network Canaan
NCEI ASHEVILLE REMAINS WITH ISSUES. REGULAR DAILY CHART UNAVAILABLE
Morning
Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Canaan Ski Cam
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
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Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning West of Bittinger morning West of Bittinger morning Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Foxtown-Beachy afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley evening West of Bittinger evening West of Bittinger evening
Garrett County Airport
Mchenry morning Mchenry morning Deep Creek Lake morning Cherry Creek at Mosser Rd afternoon State Park Rd eveningState Park Rd evening Beckmans Peninsula evening Deep Creek Lake evening
Top of Wisp
Morning
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop by
Climate Reference Network Canaan
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Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
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THROWBACK TO 2011 ON THIS DATE
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Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt.Davis
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Snowshoe
Petersburg Grant County Airport
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
Cloudy, showery, fog, light east flow. A few spots west some brief brightening
Bittinger 2NW Valley
rainfall .62
Dyacon Data Below
Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning West of Bittinger morning West of Bittinger morning Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoonRock Lodge-Beachy afternoon Rock Lodge-Beachy afternoon Beachy Rd afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley evening Old Cherry Glade Church evening West of Bittinger evening West of Bittinger evening- young Bald EagleWest of Bittinger evening Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades evening Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon
Garrett County Airport
Rock Lodge Rd morning Rock Lodge Rd morningState Park Rd morning Deep Creek Lake morning Glendale morning By Sand Flat morning
Top of Wisp
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Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop bp
Climate Reference Network Canaan
-Due to lack of communication from NCEI in Asheville, the regular monthly chart will not be available.
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Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt.Davis
Snowshoe
Petersburg Grant County Airport
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
The Valley vs Cabin Mt
Bittinger 2NW Valley vs Mt.Davis
Canaan area temps
High Ground Comparison
Up High and Down Low
Up High, High Valley, Low Valley
The Valleys
Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA
RTMA
Radar
Satellite
Flow
Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow
A quick flashback to last Monday morning at the same spot. The initial assumption by today is picture. Not much color. The leaves haven’t changed yet. In reality, bare trees and yet green oaks make it appear very colorless and the best maple color is now on the ground.
Bittinger 2NW Valley 9/23/24Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley middayBittinger 2NW Valley midday West of Bittinger middayRock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley evening Bittinger 2NW Valley evening
Garrett County Airport
Rock Lodge Rd afternoon Rock Lodge Rd afternoon Deep Creek Lake afternoon Deep Creek Lake afternoon Mosser Rd afternoon
Top of Wisp
Evening
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop bp
Climate Reference Network Canaan
The main office in Asheville is without communication due to Helene. The regular monthly chart is not available yet. That will be filled in as things recover and it’s available.
Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt.Davis
– rain gauge at station has had lots of issues and is incorrect. The nearby EM station on Mt.Davis should be used for more accurate tallies. Only included here to show the difference
Snowshoe
Petersburg Grant County Airport
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
The Valley vs Cabin Mt
month below
Bittinger 2NW Valley vs Mt.Davis
month below
Canaan area temps
month below
High Ground Comparison
month below
Up High and Down Low
month below
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month below
Up High, High Valley, Low Valley
month below
The Valleys
month below
Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA
month below
RTMA
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month below
Radar
Satellite
Flow
Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow
Sideling Hill Creek at North craft
Town Hill
Polish Mt
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Cumberland to Lavale
––Allegany County had a 3 hour delay. Dumbest thing. 11:15 bus picking kids up to turn around a few hours later
Some a.m dreariness in spots, while plenty of sun in others. Clouds and sun today.
Bittinger 2NW Valley
rainfall .44
Dyacon Data Below
Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning
Garrett County Airport
Deep Creek Lake evening
Top of Wisp
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop bpUp 32 from Davis
Canaan Mt
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Climate Reference Network Canaan
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Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Canaan Ski Cam
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
Aside the birch on top, foliage is well past peak. From Gandy, Spruce Knob lake and up. This terrible assumption year after year that is repeatedly posted about foliage starts changing on top and works it’s way down is ridiculous. This past week. Tourism promo stated ” At 4800′ Spruce Knob late September and by mid October Spruce Knob Lake. That’s done without knowing tree type and without any understanding of how much colder nights are down at the 3700′ valley vs the 4800′ top. Foliage all along Gandy is past peak. As you’ll see in more pics further below.
Heading up towards Spruce Knob Lake Just below the lakeMeadow below the lake. Hillside at the lakeSpruce Knob Lake Heading on upDittoDitto––––––More leaves towards the top? Yes as you transition to this dominant birch zone. As around Spruce Knob lake is dominant maple –Any tourism site pushing peak colors mid October, should experience reality. (And rarely ever will you have peak colors west of Spruce Knob as late as mid October Birch zoneView westView westBack in the birch zoneBirch zoneBirch zoneFrom 4800′Virginia Tech weather station4800′Breaking over the east sideEast side topView east in to the greeneryBirch zone top east side, with a transition maple zone that transitions to more oak as you lower in elevation. Maple areas vs birch areas in viewEast side still near the topGoing down
Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt Davis
Snowshoe
Petersburg
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
The Valley vs Cabin Mt
Bittinger 2NW Valley vs Mt.Davis
Canaan area temps
High Ground Comparison
Up High and Down Low
Up High, High Valley, Low Valley
The Valleys
Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA
RTMA
Radar
Satellite
Flow
Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow
Cloudy,east wind, rain, outter remnants of Helene that caused extreme flooding in NC
Bittinger 2NW Valley
rainfall .25
Dyacon Data Below
Foxtown Rd morning Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades afternoon Rock Lodge Rd near Beachy Rd afternoon Beachy Rd afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Old Cherry Glade Church afternoon Up from Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Towards Bowman Hill afternoon
Garrett County Airport
Deep Creek Lake afternoon Cherry Creek at Mosser Rd afternoon
Top of Wisp
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
7am to 7am data mmts coop bp
Climate Reference Network Canaan
Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt.Davis
Snowshoe
Petersburg Grant County Airport
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
The Valley vs Cabin Mt
Bittinger 2NW Valley vs Mt.Davis
Canaan area temps
High Ground Comparison
Up High and Down Low
Up High,,High Valley, Low Valley
The Valleys
Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA
RTMA
Radar
Satellite
Flow
Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow
Lots of clouds. Some areas of light rain and more significant south. Pockets of fog. South southeast flow
Bittinger 2NW Valley
Rock Lodge Rd near The Glades morning Foxtown Rd morning West of Bittinger morning West of Bittinger morning West of Bittinger morning West of Bittinger morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Bittinger 2NW Valley morning Towards Bowman Hill morning Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Old Cherry Glade church afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon West of Bittinger afternoon Glade Church afternoon Rock Lodge Rd afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley afternoon Bittinger 2NW Valley evening
Garrett County Airport
Cherry Creek at Mosser Rd morning
Top of Wisp
Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE
Climate Reference Network Canaan
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Cabin Mt at Bald Knob
Cabin Mt-Western Sods
Spruce Knob
Canaan Valley Refuge
Mt.Davis
Snowshoe
Petersburg Grant County Airport
Elkins Airport
Site Comparison
Dy007-Canaan Valley Refuge 3150′, Dy008-Bittinger 2nw Valley 2600′, Dy002-Cabin Mt at Bald Knob 4350′, Dy003-Cabin Mt-Western Sods 4035′, Dy004-Spruce Knob 4820′, Cvpw2-Climate Reference Network Canaan 3380′, KW99-Petersburg Grant County Airport 961, K2G4 Garrett County Airport 2933′, KCBE Cumberland Airport 774′, KEKN Elkins Airport 1985′, KMGW Morgantown Airport 1227′, PMN16-Mt.Davis 3038′, KDCA-Reagan National 15′, G1472 Snowshoe 4500′, F0183 Burkes Garden 3050′
The Valley vs Cabin Mt
Bittinger 2NW Valley vs Mt.Davis
Canaan area temps
High Ground Comparison
Up High and Down Low
Up High, High Valley, Low Valley
The Valleys
Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA
RTMA
Radar
Satellite
Flow
Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow
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