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Fall Foliage Forecast: Weather’s Impact | Bristol Virginia News

This year’s unpredictable weather is already whispering secrets to the Appalachian fall foliage, and researchers at East Tennessee State University are decoding them in real time. With their third annual weekly update, they’re tracking how a warm spring, wet spells, and a dry summer are nudging leaf colors—and when you’ll see them peak. While some areas like western North Carolina may see earlier changes due to drier conditions, don’t confuse scattered early color with a full-season jumpstart. Trees near roads or under stress might drop leaves sooner, but that’s not the region-wide signal…

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