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Took a quick drive around the hill this morning. Sorry to report more of the same. Still lots of green along some field edges, and lower stories of the forest. Colors that are around are very muted. Most sugarbushes in this area are completely gone by (aided by maple leaf cutters). After 3 frosty nights in a row, this coming weekend will probably be this year's "peak" but it is going to be way below average. This year is reminding me of one back in the mid-00's when we didn't have a frost until the second week of October. It was really warm and dry leading up through late September and all of the leaves dried up and fell off.

He are some photos from this morning:

One of my favorite spots looking pretty weak -
BLECH by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

The biggest group of decent trees I found -
Most Exciting color by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Pretty Bland but it has potential -
Bland Foliage by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Beware those that try to pass this off as what you will see (same image as above but HIGHLY modified). -
OVERSATURATED by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Example of a leaf cutter damaged sugarbush -
Gone By by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

At least it is still a pretty place to drive around, even if the color isn't spectacular this year. Get out in the morning when there is a little fog still in the valleys to get some creative shots.
Misty Morning View 2 by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Thanks for the report Tim! Still patiently waiting.

Jack

Hi Tim: this reflects our views today up through your area to Island Pond and beyond on the way to the Lewis Pond Overlook. We did stop at Miss Lyndonville's Diner at the end of the day for a tasty dinner. Hardly anyone there and the service was so fast. Thanks for the honest description of what the foliage is like. It confirms what we saw as well. CT

This year reminds me of 2005. No foliage that year. Very warm through mid-October and then rain and wind to take the leaves down. I guess if we only get that every 12 years, we can live with it.

This year will be our first foliage trip in VT, and it is so disappointing to hear this ...