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North Carolina State University's Dr. Robert Bardon joined WRAL News at Noon to discuss the best time and locations to take in the beautiful fall colors in North Carolina.
Scientists say the weather and climate change play a vital role in the colors you'll see this season and years from now.
Trees have already started to change colors in parts of western North Carolina -- a sign that fall is officially here. Mountain experts say it's already looking like it's going to be a beautiful year for viewing fall foliage.
Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer
From crisp morning temperatures in the 50s to cinnamon sticks in the front of local grocery stores, we are gearing up for a season known for admirable temperatures.
An interactive map shows which areas in the NC mountains are seeing the most vivid color right now.
It's early August and we've already seen more days with highs of 90 degrees or hotter than we usually see all year.
Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist
If you want to visit a covered bridge, there are several pretty close to the Triangle.
Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer
Here are the photos you sent us of the fall colors in the North Carolina mountains. Experts predicted that this year's foliage was brighter and more vibrant. While peak peeping was delayed by a couple of days, many still got to enjoy the glorious red and orange hues.
From north to south, many of our most popular locations are popping with color.
Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist
Bryan Mims' final part of his journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway basks in the splendor and beauty of fall in the high country.
It happens every year, right about now. A great blaze of color sweeps across North Carolina, firing up in the mountains and flowing toward the sea -- and it's the most spectacular along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Warm weather in the North Carolina mountains means that peak fall colors will be a bit delayed this year, according to the City of Asheville's Fall Color Report & Forecast.
The highest elevations of the NC mountains will reach peak or near-peak color this weekend.
Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist
A beautiful landscape of red, orange and other falls colors has begun in the North Carolina mountains.
Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer
In some parts of North Carolina, the fall foliage is already putting on a show.
The North Carolina mountains are a popular vacation destination anytime of the year, but the excitement of mountain vacations often peaks with peak color in the fall.
AccuWeather released it's Fall 2021 foliage report, and there's good news. The best fall colors will be in areas that have short days, bright skies and cool nights. Areas that are more cloudy and wet could have foliage that is not as bright.
This year, fall in the North Carolina will be brighter and more vibrant, according to a recent report from AccuWeather.
Trees will start to shed their leaves earlier as the planet warms, a new study has suggested, contradicting previous assumptions that warming temperatures are delaying the onset of fall.
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
It comes and goes -- the fall season. They change and they drop -- the fall leaves. Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason heads to the mountains of Ashe County where a bit of the color remains.
It is peak leaf peeping time along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even if you can't make the trip in person, this look at fall color will soothe the soul.
Figuring out where and when to peep the most colorful leaves, is as simple as a walk in the woods.
WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell breaks down the fall leaf forecast. Officials at Appalachian State University release a chart of when you can expect to see the leaves. Experts think some places in North Carolina will see the leaves change earlier than normal.
It was sunny but the ground was still soaked with Saturday's rain. Brightly colored leaves were shaking and falling in the wind. I felt like I was walking inside one of my father's watercolor paintings.
Bill Leslie loves November -- the foilage, the peace and the cool temperatures. He recently hiked at the Cedar Cross Retreat Center near Louisburg and captured these breathtaking photos.
