Colors in the forest behind the Birch Ridge Inn.

Colors in the forest behind the Birch Ridge Inn.

While it may be overcast outside, it is anything but dreary.

The indirect sunlight filtered through the high clouds is casting a warm glow across the landscape. Full color has sprouted around the mountains of Killington. Against the palette of a light gray sky, the colors of fall have just exploded across the landscape.

The immediate Killington Basin area is definitely at or near peak color. Reports from guests traveling around the area indicate the the upper mountainsides to the north have started to loose their color due to dropping leaves. Route 4 from the east and Woodstock still has a way to go before reaching peak. Given that this area is at least 1000 feet lower in altitude than the Killington Basin area, it makes perfect sense. It looks like it is going to be a stunningly beautiful weekend at Killington.

From the west along Route 4 from New York, color has started to change but is also several days behind Killington. Western facing slopes experience several more hours of sunshine this time of year, allowing the leaves on the trees to stay more active. Color in this area will probably come to the fore over the next week.

Wherever you may be this weekend, we hope that you can enjoy the colors of fall.