merikus

merikus t1_is29ou4 wrote

I have no idea what these people are talking about. I literally was in southern Vermont this weekend and the colors were spectacular. Really hitting the stride with peak in the Manchester/Stratton area.

Problem is that we got this big rain and wind storm coming in on Thursday, and it’s been my experience that first big rain/wind storm tears down all the leaves. This weekend may be too late.

The Champlain Valley is near peak but not peak yet. Because of this you might luck out, the leaves may be strong enough to hang around until the next storm.

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merikus t1_iqwjfv6 wrote

Don’t let these people discourage you.

Yes, the absolute peak leaves will be gone. So if that’s your only reason for coming, well, that will be a problem. But the rest of Vermont is still here and there will be far fewer tourists.

Also, I argue that stick season is Vermont’s most beautiful season. So you get to see something that’s amazing that most people write off.

Enjoy your vacation and don’t worry too much about chlorophyll decay.

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