Early snowfall

Some reports have called the weekend's snow in the northern Pennsylvania mountains the earliest snowfall in 100 years.

By the time I arrived there on Sunday, most of the snow had melted, but that allowed easier wandering up and down the rocky trails. The sun was generally filtered by high clouds, keeping harsh shadows to a minimum. Having the colorful leaves lying on top of the snow made for interesting compositions. Electric yellow sassafras trees near the top of the hill screamed color, and even the red maples and yellow beeches seemed muted in comparison.

For those waiting for autumn's colors to arrive in York County, it's crawling south. Be patient, it's worth the wait.