Impact of Drought on Leaf-Peeping Season
Drought has affected this year's leaf-peeping season in areas like the Rockies, but some regions still display brilliant colors.
Annual Tradition
Soaking in the fall foliage is an annual tradition in the New England states, as well as areas like the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, and Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Effect of Drought on Autumn Colors
Weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, causing leaves to fall earlier than usual. Normally, as days shorten and temperatures drop, chlorophyll in leaves breaks down, and they turn to autumn tones of yellow, orange, and red.
But dry weather in summer and fall can change all that because the lack of water causes leaves to brown and fall more quickly.
According to the U.S., more than 40% of the country was considered to be in a drought in early October, which is more than twice the average, said Brad Rippey, a U.S. expert.
Author's summary: Drought affects leaf-peeping season.
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