The Smell Of Fall Is In The Air

I took this picture last Fall near the "W" on the "W" Road on Signal Mountain. And although it hasn't felt like it recently, our temps are ready to dip to Autumn levels as a cold front blows through on Thursday. That should get the leaves to turning.
I'm not sure if it's going to effect the color potential any, but in my yard there's been quite a few leaves turning brown and falling off already. We really could use a shot of rain.
Yesterday afternoon was spent on round one of my annual war on leaves. I always seem to forget to mow first and then try to bag 'em up. So the first trip through the yard I tilt my head like a dog and look at the bagger and wonder how it gets so full so fast. Then the two watt bulb lights up in my head along with the voice of Homer Simpson saying, "Doh! Mulch first, then bag. Just like last year." Anyway there's always a feeling of satisfaction when I can look over a leaf-free yard smelling of gasoline, leaf dust, and wild onions.
Somehow though it's more satisfying to smell like Fall when it feels like Fall. And that will be the case this weekend.
After mid 80s Today and Tomorrow look for highs in the lower 70s Friday through the upcoming weekend. And this time the cooling may stick around well into next week. In fact the Climate Prediction Center says below normal temps could be around through the 18th of October. And one set of computer guidance even suggests a frost or even a freeze around the 19th!
So if you are planning a Fall foliage road trip in the days or weeks ahead, stop by http://www.wrcbtv.com . This morning we have posted links to Fall Color websites, and useful phone numbers to keep you up to date on peaking foliage and where to go and stay.