The Progression of Fall

Fall is progressing in Estes Park--even waning at higher altitudes. Once again, the mountain tops have snow.  In the August to September timeframe, they have very little snow remaining and seem to fade into the background.  But the new blanket of white just makes them POP forward and look taller and closer.  The leaves of the aspens, narrowleaf cottonwood, and willows have been showing beautiful fall colors.  Soon it will start to look more like winter than fall--although the temperatures are still in the 30s to 60s--certainly not the temps of winter.