Are We Getting an Early Winter or Is My Clock Off Kilter

[colorider]

Kanosha pass looks like the aspen leaves are just going to die , not turn colors this year.

[blackford76]

Kanosha pass looks like the aspen leaves are just going to die , not turn colors this year.

I sure hope so, leaf lookers are a PITA.

[rondog]

Saw some colors up around Estes Park this weekend.

Didn't see ANY elk in town this year, which is unusual, so it's still pretty warm up there. We only had a fire in the cabin for one night out of three.

[blackford76]

I agree that the hot dry weather can make the leaves drop early, but my cousin noticed her horses are starting to get their winter coats, and the coyote I got on Sunday sure had a nice fluffy coat.

[clark]

I did some reading on this a long time ago and found out that most plants especially aspens turning have to do with shortened daylight more than anything, though water and drought also play into the colors but shortened daylight hours play a key role.

[Mtn.man]

Where is KANOSHA?

Hey BFord what up?

[Irving]

I've noticed some trees in people's yards where the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. I think the drought must be correct, because MY tree isn't turning or dropping yet, and we've watered 7 days a week until this month. Those trees I'm seeing changing are in dead yards as well.

[10x]

I was on Hoosier Pass south of Breckenridge August 27. It was snowing and sleeting. 39 degrees. Yes, I think early winter, but light snow.

[Bailey Guns]

The aspens in our yard started changing around mid-August. It looks like late Sep around here.