Do the leaves change color in Austin, Tx?

[Jermyn Davidson]

Can someone post someone pictures of Austin's fall foliage?

Does anyone know if Austin, Tx has much of a fall or winter, as in fall colors and snow-- even if just a little bit of snow?

I've tried to research it myself, but I keep coming up with conflicting answers concerning fall. I'm almost positive that Austin doesn't get snow, but want someone to tell me for sure.

Thanks AFF!

[AreYouReady?]

Are you thinking of moving to Austin, Jermyn?

I hear it is a great place to live.

[Pressing-On]

No, the trees don't really change color and it rarely snows. You'd be lucky to see it here.

[Cindy]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/TXlostmaples12503.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/pistachearnold.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/possumhaw83.jpg

Not sure about the snow.

[Pressing-On]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/TXlostmaples12503.jpg

Not sure about the snow.

Is this around Bandera? It looks like it. It doesn't look like that all over the state, though.

[AreYouReady?]

Gorgeous pictures Cindy.

[bishoph]

When we moved to Austin, they told us that it rarely snowed (maybe once every 8 years) and our first winter here (2011) it snowed 3-5 inches in February I believe. But this year no snow, however we have had a lot more rain this year than last.

As far as the changing of the trees/colors.....not really noticeable that I can recall. Fall is my wife's favorite time of the year, and she just mentioned the other day how much she missed the fall colors. Leaves fall but we haven't really noticed the fall colors like from the Midwest and east coast where we are from.

Just last week it got down to 35° which is rare here.

[Pressing-On]

This is more how it looks around here in our area. Not a whole lot of color change.

http://www.texasalmanac.com/sites/default/files/images/other/madisonfall.jpg

[CC1]

German, I lived in Austin for many years and still visit there at least once a year. The seasons are not as distinct in Austin as they are in many places.

There are some cold winter days but a lot of warm ones. Spring, Summer, and Fall are all hot with Summer just being hotter than the others. For example this past April 15th the temp was 81 degrees and last month October 15th was 88 degrees. Not enough of a temp change for leaves to change even if those type trees were in great supply and they are not.

[Cindy]

Is this around Bandera? It looks like it. It doesn't look like that all over the state, though.

Yeah, changing colors are few and far between, I think those are closer to the Hill Country.

[Cindy]

I live in East Texas we do get some changes in color but our Pine trees stay green.

[Cindy]

This is more how it looks around here in our area. Not a whole lot of color change.

http://www.texasalmanac.com/sites/default/files/images/other/madisonfall.jpg

Yep, that is typical.

[Cindy]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/austintxfall2005.jpg

This is typical.

[Pressing-On]

This is typical.

Yea, I can go with that.

[Pressing-On]

Yeah, changing colors are few and far between, I think those are closer to the Hill Country.

Yea, going to the Hill Country for Thanksgiving. Excited!

[Pressing-On]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f383/ladyCntexas/possumhaw83.jpg


These are great for cutting and using for Christmas decorations - on the mantel, etc.. They have some thorns, but are really pretty.

[houston]

JD is moving to Austin. Hmm. Now I really wish I had called him... last month... or maybe it was September.


Hmm. I am so absent minded. I haven't called my mother in almost a yr.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Thank you everyone for your input and the pictures.

There is a promotion I may apply for in the city of Austin. If I apply, there is a real good chance I'd get chosen.

However, for a 1,000 mile plus move, I sure wouldn't mind the benefit of having all four seasons.

Is the "Hill Country" within commuting distance to the city of Austin?

[Jermyn Davidson]

JD is moving to Austin. Hmm. Now I really wish I had called him... last month... or maybe it was September.


Hmm. I am so absent minded. I haven't called my mother in almost a yr.

Brother, it's alright. I've been busy too.

[Timmy]

The view off our back deck, couple years ago in Leander:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/arraywie/Snow%20in%20Leander/DSC_4509.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/arraywie/Snow%20in%20Leander/DSC_4475-1.jpg
Maybe 2009, not sure.

[Cindy]

Thank you everyone for your input and the pictures.

There is a promotion I may apply for in the city of Austin. If I apply, there is a real good chance I'd get chosen.

However, for a 1,000 mile plus move, I sure wouldn't mind the benefit of having all four seasons.

Is the "Hill Country" within commuting distance to the city of Austin?

Well, in Texas it is.......:heeheehee

[houston]

Well, in Texas it is.......:heeheehee

I don't understand your response.

[Cindy]

I don't understand your response.

Concerning a commute from Austin.

[CC1]

German,

In the Austin area real estate is much more expensive in the "Hill Country" side of town. That is where the $$$ subdivisions are.

Most of us normal folks with regular jobs lived in the parts of Austin that are flat. That was one of the cool things about moving to Middle Tennessee. A lot of where I live know is beautiful hills.

Having said that Austin is a really cool city. Lots of live music, great food, culture, and Lake Travis not far away.

The downside is the tremendous growth Austin has had over the past 30 years. Traffic is horrendous.