Autumn foliage in Litchfield CT (Connecticut)
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Autumn in Litchfield

December 11, 2009 Window frost on a chilly morning. Frost patterns.

December 10, 2009 Yesterday's wind-driven snow and ice left a dune-like texture in some open spots. Windblown snow and ice.

December 7, 2009 Temperatures in the teens (F) following yesterday's snow have frozen things solid. Bubbles frozen into the ice.

December 6, 2009 Fresh snow at sunrise. Fresh snow.

December 4, 2009 Milkweed pods have exposed their seeds to the wind. Milkweed seeds.

December 1, 2009 December begins with appropriately chilly morning temperatures mid 20's F, yet a roadside Aster can still be found in bloom. Baeolophus bicolor.

November 24, 2009 Baeolophus bicolor sporting a subdued tuft. Baeolophus bicolor.

November 16, 2009 Autumn crypsis -- this creature wears perfect fall "dead leaf" color. Brown butterfly.

November 16, 2009 As the leaves fall away and you can see deeper into the woods, American Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) punctuates the view with a beautiful intense red. It's a native throughout New England. American winterberry.

November 13, 2009 Moments of filtered sun before rain moves in from the south on this Friday the 13th. Weed gone to seed.

November 9, 2009 Cool but nearly calm mornings this weekend offered a good opportunity for flying. Hot air balloons.

November 6, 2009 Despite a chilly north wind today, weeks of intermittent frost, and early snow this roadside knapweed holds on. Late knapweed bloom.

November 2, 2009 The rarest of sights this year is saturated red. Brilliant autumn tree colors.

October 29, 2009 A low sun illuminates a wall of yellow. Brilliant autumn tree colors.

October 26, 2009 Although many trees have lost their leaves, the late-turning holdouts are offering some of the most saturated colors of the season. Brilliant autumn tree colors.

October 21, 2009 An autumn regular. Mushroom.

October 16, 2009 A bit early for this kind of snow. Early snow. Early snow. Early snow.

October 14, 2009 Nightly frosts are bringing more red hues. Frost on autumn maple leaf.

October 12, 2009 A windy autumn means that it's been raining acorns. Acorns.

October 8, 2009 With no were-rabbits in these parts, the veg can get mighty large. Extra-large pumpkin.

October 6, 2009 The colors are advancing. Colorful maple trees.

October 4, 2009 The harvest moon as it rose this evening. Harvest moon.

October 2, 2009 As color starts to arrive, individual leaves remain the most interesting sights. Autumn leaf.

September 25, 2009 The New England (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Aster is, as its name suggests, common and native to this area. An easy identification characteristic is the large (40 or more) number of ray florets. Aster close up.

September 22, 2009 Autumn arrived at 5:19 PM today. Goldenrod in a meadow.

September 18, 2009 Already you can find the occasional fallen leaf that says Fall is on it's way. Leaf on a rock in Litchfield County Connecticut

September 14, 2009 Clear weather ahead, but after several days of copius rain one can't help but notice more amphibians like this common toad. Frog in the road in Litchfield Connecticut

September 11, 2009 The seemingly endless moisture is good for some. Mushroom, Litchfield County Connecticut

September 1, 2009 A dragonfly surveys the meadow. Dragonfly in meadow, Litchfield County Connecticut

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Fall Foliage in Litchfield Connecticut 2009

Fall Foliage Summary

WEEKEND OF 11.7: It's looking a lot like winter. Isolated trees have color, but the best bet is sunrise/sunset views of ruddy-colored hilltops in the distance.

WEEKEND OF 10.31: Many trees have lost their leaves. This week spots of brilliant, saturated color could still be found -- some of these were the most vivid of the season. But browning is setting in as it has throughout this season, so there's little organge and red.

WEEKEND OF 10.24: There's a lot of brown after snow on 10/16 and 10/18. This is shaping up to be the season without a peak. Will there be a final burst of bright color from the frosts that started on 10/12? It's anybody's guess.

WEEKEND OF 10.17: The wind on 10/7 and over the 10/10 weekend removed a lot of leaves from exposed locations, making some spots look late. The daily frosts, starting on 10/12, should trigger the final move of more intense color, but the snow on 10/16 seemed to dull everything.

WEEKEND OF 10.10: Currently showing colors: GREEN, YELLOW, ORANGE. Bright color is now common, but not much bright red. The wind on 10/7 removed a lot of leaves from exposed locations, so there are simultaneously some green trees and some bare trees. With the Autumn events and some vivid color, this would be an excellent weekend for a country drive.

WEEKEND OF 10.03: The current stage of color is EARLY. Yellow (with browning) is becoming more common, particularly in valley areas. Only the occasional tree has bright color.

WEEKEND OF 9.26: The current stage of color is VERY EARLY. There is only sporadic color in the trees, with occasional very attractive color in some maple saplings. One can also find beautiful individual fallen leaves. But if you're planning a trip, wait a bit longer.

Note: these observations are centered on the town of Litchfield -- considerable variation should be expected when considering the county as a whole.

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