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Tahoe Turns

Bennett and Andrew run past quaking aspen at North Tahoe Regional Park (9/30/17) Nicole Coburn

Tahoe City (9/30/17) Nicole Coburn

Santa Cruz County color spotter Nicole Coburn traveled to North Lake Tahoe with her husband, Chris, and boys, Andrew and Bennett, reporting that fall color is turning at the lake with aspen and maples developing quickly, yet still a week away from peak color.

She reported the autumn weather at North Lake Tahoe to be “glorious.”

Nearby in Truckee, Herb Hwang found aspen transitioning from lime to yellow along the Truckee River and near the Tahoe Donner ski area.

The old cabin on CA-237, between Northstar and Brockway Summit – a favorite for wedding portraits – is a similar mix of colors.

North Lake Tahoe (6,250′) – Patchy (10-50%)

Truckee (5,817′) – Patchy (10-50%)

 

 

Truckee (10/1/17) Herb Hwang

Aspen, Truckee (10/1/17) Herb Huang

Quaking Aspen, Tahoe Donner (9/30/17) Herb Hwang