Leaf-Peeping Season Affected by Drought
Drought has impacted this year's leaf-peeping season in areas like the Rockies, but some regions still display brilliant colors.
Soaking in the fall foliage is a tradition in New England, the Rocky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains, and Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
According to
Patrick Whittle and Michael Casey | AP, leaf-peeping season has arrived, but drought has muted autumn colors, causing leaves to fall earlier than usual.
- Chlorophyll breakdown leads to autumn tones of yellow, orange, and red as days shorten and temperatures drop.
- Dry weather changes this process, causing leaves to brown and fall quickly.
Over 40% of the country was in a drought in early October, more than twice the average, said
Brad Rippey, a U.S.expert.
Author's summary: Drought affects leaf-peeping season.
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