ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Still looking for fall color? There’s plenty left to see across the Blue Ridge Mountains as October comes to a close.
North Carolina has one of the longest fall color seasons in the country, with peak foliage cascading from the mountains to the coast over several weeks. In contrast, New England’s peak color typically lasts about two weeks.
Elevation plays a major role. Peak color typically begins above 6,000 feet in early October and moves downhill roughly 1,000 feet per week. Elevations between 4,000 and 5,000 feet peak around mid-to-late October, followed by 3,000 feet in late October and lower valleys into November…