The top of the Covered Carriage-way framed in brilliant fall color.

The top of the Covered Carriage-way framed in brilliant fall color.

Yesterday was interesting. Damp and dreary most of the day with a hellacious 15 minutes of driving rain and fierce winds. If the storm that struck yesterday were to repeat in a couple of days, the fall season at Killington would be over and we would be firmly ensconced in "Twig Season". But as it stands from our neighborhood walk about this morning, while some trees did shed their leaves, the area around Killington is still alive with fall colors.

Higher elevations on Killington Peak lost color in yesterdays storm. The top of the mountain is a muted green, accented by bright green stripes... the product of alpine pine trees combined with ski slopes. With a crystal blue ski this morning, the scene on the mountain provided a sharp contrast with the fall colors still blazing at lower elevations.

The foliage colors in the Killington Basin area, at approximately 2000 feet in elevation, are still quite brilliant. While many of the birch trees have lost their yellow leaves, the maple trees are making up for the color loss with bright reds and flaming orange hues. Poplar trees not stripped by the wind are still showing green. Oak trees are showing their traditional burnt orange.

The local weather forecast for the region is calling for nice weather over the next 5 to 7 days. With minimal wind and no rain, fall colors should be fixed in place through the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend period, assuring Vermont visitors a nice fall getaway.

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