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Western Mayland fall foliage about to color up due to cooler temps, say foresters

Photo near Grantsville by Melissa Nash, Forester in Garrett and Allegany counties.

Fall days are here – blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temperatures characteristic of fall weather. Crisp autumn air causes leaves to stop making food or stop the process of photosynthesis, which turns the leaves green during warmer months. When the temperature drops, chlorophyll breaks down and the green color begins…