A SEASON WORTH WANDERING
The mountains,
in color.
Follow autumn from the high ridges to the valleys below. Find a place, explore the landscape, and make a little room for the scenic route.
Bringing the mountain outlook into view…
Current model estimates by elevation
Model date: . Output issued: . Low confidence.
| WNC elevation zone | Actual model output |
|---|---|
| Lower elevations — below 2,000 ft | Moderate Color: 127 model cells |
| Middle elevations — 2,000–3,999 ft | Moderate Color: 2199 model cells; High Color: 247 model cells; Peak Color: 243 model cells |
| Higher elevations — 4,000 ft and above | Peak Color: 410 model cells |
These counts summarize the same model cells used in the explorer, rather than verified leaf-color observations. Elevation-based seasonal estimates do not promise conditions on a particular road or hillside. NASA vegetation greenness does not measure red or yellow leaf color. Satellite adjustment: not used; weather adjustment: not used. Methodology and limitations.