Good Afternoon from the beautiful North Georgia mountians. When planning your fall color trip to our area, please consult this helpful information to make the most of your trip. Be safe in your travels and remember to be courteous to other drivers as traffic in the mountains is heavier than usual.
Most of the forest is still green but it's getting pretty obvious things are beginning to change. Yesterday a cold front moved through the area bringing some much needed rain. The rain was heavy in a few spots but others got very little. The wind blew pretty hard in the vicinity of the heavier showers and blew some of the leaves off the trees but most are still there.
The weather forcast for the next few days looks like it will be perfect for bringing on very noticeable changes. Low temps in the lower 40s may actually dip into the upper 30s by Friday night and Saturday morning on the higher mountains. Days will be mostly sunny with highs mostly in the mid-60s to lower 70s in the lower elevations. Don't be surprised if the color development really kicks into high gear in the next 5 to 7 days. Peak color is still expected during the third week of October.
Estimated percentage of current fall foliage: 15% mostly above 3,500 feet.
Recommended viewing routes:
Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway
From Cleveland, GA take State Highway 129 north. Turn left onto State Highway 180 just past Vogel State Park. Continue on 180 to State Highway 60. Turn left onto Highway 60 to Dahlonega. An alternate is to turn right on Highway 60 and head to Blue Ridge
Peak viewing period: The third and fourth week of October.
Viewing tips/suggestions: Temperatures in the mountains will be cool until later in the afternoon and it is often windier in the mountains than in the foothills. Take a sweater, jacket, and hat.
Most of the forest is still green but it's getting pretty obvious things are beginning to change. Yesterday a cold front moved through the area bringing some much needed rain. The rain was heavy in a few spots but others got very little. The wind blew pretty hard in the vicinity of the heavier showers and blew some of the leaves off the trees but most are still there.
The weather forcast for the next few days looks like it will be perfect for bringing on very noticeable changes. Low temps in the lower 40s may actually dip into the upper 30s by Friday night and Saturday morning on the higher mountains. Days will be mostly sunny with highs mostly in the mid-60s to lower 70s in the lower elevations. Don't be surprised if the color development really kicks into high gear in the next 5 to 7 days. Peak color is still expected during the third week of October.
Estimated percentage of current fall foliage: 15% mostly above 3,500 feet.
Recommended viewing routes:
Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway
From Cleveland, GA take State Highway 129 north. Turn left onto State Highway 180 just past Vogel State Park. Continue on 180 to State Highway 60. Turn left onto Highway 60 to Dahlonega. An alternate is to turn right on Highway 60 and head to Blue Ridge
Peak viewing period: The third and fourth week of October.
Viewing tips/suggestions: Temperatures in the mountains will be cool until later in the afternoon and it is often windier in the mountains than in the foothills. Take a sweater, jacket, and hat.
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