JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A remarkable fall foliage season is predicted across the Appalachian Mountains, according to East Tennessee State University.

"The majority of the greater Tri-Cities metro region has seen a very wet spring and summer, which has provided for a great growing season and potential for a spectacular fall color display," Travis Watson, ETSU’s campus arborist, said in a news release. "The recent cool weather may be an indication of a slightly early leaf season for parts of the region."

Dr. Andrew Joyner, Tennessee’s official state climatologist and ETSU associate professor, stated that recent cooler weather has created ideal conditions; however, certain areas showed precipitation-related stress throughout the summer.

Areas such as the Nolichucky Gorge east of Erwin

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