SAN ANTONIO - The northeast part of the country likes to brag about its trees in the fall, but this year South and Central Texas might be giving it a run for its money.
- Much of Texas experiencing vibrant fall colors
- Fall colors due to very wet September and October
Many people are heading outdoors to enjoy the weather and to take in the bright colors. Friends like Royce Hudgens and Gilbert Caceres play their ukuleles at Brackenridge Park every Thursday.
However, strumming along with leaves landing on your shoulders doesn't happen every day, but the two buddies don't mind one bit.
"Very nice, love it. That's why we live in South Texas," said Hudgens.
"I love it. It feels really good. I like the colors. Cyprus trees finally turned," Caceres said.
Royce and Gilbert certainly aren't the only ones taking in the sight of reds, oranges, yellows, and golds.
"I'm hearing from a lot of people from Round Rock, all the way down to San Antonio, just across the board, just how vibrant the colors are in particular," said Spectrum News Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons.
Many are probably wondering why this canopy of colors came out this year.
"We really think it is the fact that we had the wettest two-month period ever in Texas history, September and October. And then the wettest October period," Fitzsimmons said.
Once all the rain cleared, Texas had an early cold snap.
"The leaves hadn't released yet, they hadn't fallen, and they changed color just in time for us to enjoy," said Fitzsimmons.
As for Hudgens and Caceres, they'll be at the park as long as the weather cooperates.
"(The weather is) peaceful, joyful. You hear the duck over there complaining," said Caceres.
"It's a peaceful instrument and a happy instrument. So when we're in a glad mood we just come out here and play," Hudgens said.
The leaves may change, but their friendship lasts all year long.