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Tinting the Trees and Sunrise

  • Aspen, I-80 (9/27/21) Robert Kermen
  • Aspen, I-80 (9/27/21) Robert Kermen

A tint of yellow is seen amidst a small grove of “stunted aspen,” a quarter mile east of the ag inspection station on I-80. Northern Sierra color spotter Robert Kermen was crossing the Sierra when he was distracted by flashes of Patchy color where the Truckee River is closest to the highway (39.37969 N by 120.09906 W).

While Bob reports this grove as Near Peak, I’m rating the area as Patchy, due to general conditions along the highway, and will be up there at the end of the week to double check. If a second look at the area deserves a better rating, it’ll get it.

Sunrise, Sierra Nevada, I-80 (9/27/21) Robert Kermen

Nevertheless, Kermen said he found more color in the sunrise, which is warmly toned due to a persistent haze from California’s wildfires.

  • Ag Inspection Station, I-80, Truckee (5,000′) – Patchy (10 – 50%)
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