2011 Fall Colour Report
Fall Colour Report 2011
Monday, October 17:
The fall colours are starting to get dull after a weekend of heavy rain and high winds. Many of the leaves have fallen to the ground. We are reporting 80% leaf fall with just some spots of yellow left on the poplar and willow trees. Most other colours have become dull or fallen to the ground.
Tuesday, October 11:
The fall leaves are at peak right now in Grey County! We are at 100% colour change and have about 20% leaf fall across much of the County. That means there will be lots of leaves for raking into piles to jump in by the coming weeekend.
Friday, October 7:
The leaves are well on their way to changing colour in Grey County! We are currently reporting around 80% change in colour in our area. Almost ALL of the trees have now turned colour, with very few green patches left. There is minimal leaf fall on the ground. The colours tend to peak around Thanksgiving weekend but this year things are moving a little faster than usual.
On the glorious sun-shiny Thursday afternoon before Thanksgiving, we sent local photographer Aukie Vandevrie up to have a look at the fields and forests of southern Grey County from the air. Aukie captured a gorgeous mix of fall colours, from the brilliant green of sprouting winter wheat to the deep blue of local lakes, from silvery mist rising from the marsh to the bronze-tinged greens of the cedar bush. Of course, it's the golds, oranges and reds of mixed maples that shine through.
East of Neustadt between Grey Cty Road 3 and Highway 10.
Marl Lake near Hanover.
East of Neustadt.
Looking north from Concession 16 in Normanby Township, West Grey.
Wednesday, September 28:
In the last week of September, we had local photographer Telfer Wegg take his camera up in a small plane from the Saugeen Municipal Airport out of Hanover and take some photos of the fall colour change:
Marshland in the former Bentinck Township
Former Normanby Township Conc. 16, north of Neustadt
The Village of Neustadt
**Also check out the Ontario Tourism Fall Colour Report.
The 2010 Report:
October 10 - 16
After a beautiful, warm & sunny Thanksgiving weekend, are now reporting that our fall colours are past their peak stage. We are seeing some leaf fall now and the colours remaining are mostly dark reds, browns and a few oranges. With around 20% leaf fall, its a great time for a hike along the colourful forest floor! Some photos taken on the weekend:
Hoggs Falls
Beaver Valley Lookout
Old Baldy
October 3 - 9
The fall colours in Grey County ae PEAKING this week! With returning warm weather and lots of sunshine, we're seeing the colours in full swing. Get out and enjoy them now with a fall drive or hike. We are reporting 90% colour change this week. Check it out:
Skinners Bluff
Kemble Mountain
Kemble Women's Institute Lookout
September 26-October 2
With the warm weather we had last week, we are reporting a 50-60% colour change this week. The reds & oranges are quite vibrant and the yellows & golds are starting to show up a bit more. This is a great time to check out the fall colours, as well as the Chinook Salmon jumping at the local fish ladders. The scarecrows are also starting to invade Meaford! Here are this week's photos:
Grey County Road 7
Irish Mountain Lookout
Downtown Meaford
September 19 - 25
We are reporting a 20% colour change this week, and starting to see some patches of reds, browns and oranges throughout the county. There seems to be more colour change in the southern parts of the county. Here are some photos taken this week:
Bighead River Valley Lookout
Epping Lookout
Walters Falls
The Bruce Trail through Bognor Marsh
September 12 - 18
We are reporting about a 10% colour change this week. Green is still prominent in most areas across Grey County with a few hints of orange & red poking through. Here are some photos taken on the weekend:
View from Centennial Tower, Owen Sound
Weaver's Creek Falls, Owen Sound
Harrison Park, Owen Sound
