Lorton rainfall Oct 8-14, 2012; Fall foliage update

It’s the time of year for fall foliage in Virginia.  The Virginia Department of Forestry reports that in southwest Virginia, noticeable color change is underway. Color change can be seen in tree species such as poplars, sweet gum, dogwood and maple. At this time, peak colors are expected in the mountains during mid to late October; the Piedmont and Coastal Plain are expected to peak during late October and early November.  For an up-to-date report on fall color, call the Fall Foliage Hotline:  1-800-424-LOVE.  The National Park Service reports that fall color in Shenandoah National Park is currently at 75% to 90% of saturation overall.  Current conditions can be found at http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fall-2012-in-shenandoah.htm


My rain gauge in Lorton recorded the following precipitation at 6am on the day indicated for the previous 24 hours: