rier
and warmer than spring. Temperatures are comfortable, ranging from 45°F to 80°F
(7-27°C) during the daytime. Powerful Pacific storms begin impacting the state
by mid-October, but are usually infrequent. Although storms can again start
dropping snow in the mountains, the snowpack usually doesn't begin building
until November. The first light snowfall and overnight freezing temperatures in
the valley usually occur by the beginning of November, and by mid-November,
snowfall and cold temperatures should be prepared for. The leaves on the trees
reach their brilliant peak color in the mountains in mid to late September and
about a month later in the valleys.
