Good color can still be seen along rivers and lakes including Tar River, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake and Harris Lake. The most prevalent colors are yellow and red. Even though this year's foliage viewing season may be all but over the holiday season is just beginning. And the holiday season in North Carolina equals festival and events for everyone to enjoy. The NC Zoo reports good color remaining through the weekend.
All species are at or past their prime, and best colors are seen at the lowest elevations.
With rain forecasted this week most leaves will have fallen off by next week. Heartland Good color reported along lakes and rivers in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas. Leaf peepers report the walking trails around Lake Johnson in Raleigh provides a good opportunity to enjoy the color of the heartland. Yellow is the most prevalent color followed by red. Coastal Plain Near Lake Mattamuskeet, the most prevalent colors are yellow and red.