MyWeather.com's Raking in the Facts on Fall

Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||" Raking In the Facts on Fall How does weather affect fall color? The most brilliant color displays are brought on by warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainy/overcast days reduces light intensity and, in turn, color, by limiting photosynthesis. 28,000 2 tons The number of people that suffer shoulder, neck and back injuries attributed to leaf The trees in just one acre of forest can shed to West Hartford Chiropractic. as much as 2 tons of leaves each fall. Want fries with that? Why do leaves change color? A 200lb person can burn 409 calories in 60 minutes raking leaves, or 1.3 standard fast food burgers. Shorter days and cooler temps signal the phosphate - which helps break down sugars produced by chlorophyll - to exit the leaf. DPW of District of Columbia collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of 10,000 Veins carrying fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off, and the trapped sugars promotes the production of anthocyanins: pigments that give cranberries, cherries and strawberries their colors as well. leaves between November and TONS January each year. Anthocyanins often combine with the always-present carotenoids: yellow, orange and brown hues hidden in summer by the presence of green chlorophyll. Ash-tonishing A mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves. Why do leaves fall? Shhh There are currently twenty California cities that have banned leaf blowers. Pigmentation has no effect on leaf-drop. Rather, as veins close off and phosphate exits, a layer of cells forms at the base of the leaf where it attaches to the twig. Once the leaf is sealed off, it falls. More color Why do people flock to the northeast every fall? 70% of tree species in New England carry anthocyanins, compared to the 10% in other temperate regions. Geronimo! If you're looking to leap, the optimal size for a leaf pile is at least 3 feet tall at its center, and twice as wide, according to reporters at McClatchy Newspapers. Avoid piles near roads 24 inches (curbs are not your friends), damp piles and tightly packed heaps. The Seattle Times reports that a 24-inch leaf rake suits most people. myweather.com I|||||||||||"