10-11 Active weather for mid-October courtesy of the northern branch of the jet stream and slightly more vigorous upper level short waves blasting on thru for what will may be picturesque – partly cloudy unsettled conditions at at times some blasts of wind from the northeast.

Gusty winds will likely change-up the landscape of northern New England stripping leaves off the trees in bulk and ending fall foliage to a transition to stick season.

Blustery conditions bring in slightly colder temperatures aloft heading into early next week, with a few dust-ups from mixed rain showers and wet snow flakes.

I do not see travel issues yet, but it’s a reminder about the annual changeover to winter tires especially those who traverse higher terrain in northern and central Vermont.

Wind gusts that exceed 40 mph, with mostly marginally strong gusts from the northwest affecting mountain tops and slopes of the eastern Green’s will be in play for a few power hits, but nothing extraordinary this weekend.

Leaves will be a flyin….