Normally when I post on our weather blog, I break down a topic or talk about a weather subject. In this post, I want to talk about why I believe fall is the best time of the year in our area. Much of the subject matter in this post is a matter of opinion, but that’s what blogging is all about, right!?
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Dry Weather - Typically Fall is when we receive the lowest amount of precipitation. As we start to see more influence from the westerlies, the tropical airmass that typically resides over the southeastern US begins to erode and is suppressed to our south. Dry continental air from Canada helps to suppress popup afternoon showers and thunderstorms and often we see several days in a row of nice weather. Warm sunny days and clear/cool nights are common in September and October.
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Fall Colors - I think many of us take for granted the beautiful colors that we are able to enjoy each year. I spoke with several people from North Carolina visiting the area last week. They were in awe of the views. While trees do change color in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, you generally only see trees that are close to you. I have compared driving through a forest in an area that has flat topography equivalent to driving through a “tunnel of trees.” You only see what is a few hundred feet away.
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Winter is on the Way - When I was younger, winter was my favorite season. Looking back, I think that was mostly due to the possibility that snow may have kept me out of the classroom! I still love winter and have been an avid skier for 23 years. For skiers, the changing leaves are a sure sign that the slopes will soon be covered with snow once again.
Although fall officially lasts through December 21st, meteorological fall ends on November 30th. We still have several warm days left before snow starts flying, so get out and enjoy the beautiful fall conditions.
