 Good Morning,
We’re marching into the Father’s Day weekend with plenty of sunshine rolling on down the conveyor belt. There’s a slight chance of scattered showers this afternoon and then again on Sunday, but right now Saturday looks superb for the local weekend warriors and tourists come play in the mountains. Expect traffic congestion to be substantial on account of the holiday weekend, delightful weather, and more families kick starting their summer vacations. Temps should hit the mid 60s today and tomorrow. Winds will be present, being their strongest today while gusting up to 25mph at times. Whether soaking up some rays at Myrtle Point or taking a cool dip in Roaring Fork, it should be a great weekend for time in the mountains. Have a great day.
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 Good Morning, Some storms really tore up parts of the South yesterday, but the Smokies managed to avoid getting much action aside from a few nearby pop-up showers late in the day. Conditions will be fairly decent across the mountains this morning and into the afternoon before slight storm chances return by supper time. Expect skies to be a mix of sun, clouds, and haze in the meantime. Temps should feel great at all elevations, with lower 60s on deck for the lodge today. Winds will be light at times. Right now Friday is shaping up to bring more of the same. The NPS is performing some roadside maintenance along the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. That work should wrap up today, but anyone coming to the park from the north while dragging their feet on getting to the trailhead might experience brief delays. Have a great day.   Good Morning, We have a mix of sun and clouds on deck for much of today’s skies. Possible we could see some pop-up storms later this afternoon. Going to be a touch warmer than it has been of late with high temps finally creeping back into the 60s, but the winds over the crest will keep it feeling cool at times. The extended forecast for the mountain looks very cut and paste the next several days and into the weekend. The mountains continue to burst open in vivid color and wildlife thrives. Baby juncos recently hatched chirp from trailside nests, fawns wobble as they get their scrawny legs used to first steps, and bear cubs toss and tumble much to their mother’s entertainment. Just remember to admire and respect any wildlife you see from a safe distance while visiting the park. Have a great day.   Good Afternoon, It’s good to see the sun again. We’ve been above the clouds since morning, but conditions have gradually improved at all elevations as the day progresses. Winds continue to be a presence up top, and the thermometer won’t get very high today, as we expect to only reach the mid 50s. It should get a little warmer for us starting tomorrow. The next several days look more June-like calling for possible afternoon showers each day, so don’t get fooled by what sights you wake up to and forget the protective gear. The rhododendron between 4,000-5,500 feet in are in fine form now! Have a great rest of the day.   Good Morning, Yesterday we finally got some rain, and honestly this region needed it. With so much vegetation leafed out at all elevations these days, the groundwater tends to get soaked up a bit faster and creeks run drier. Combined with the breezy conditions the weather also helped cleanse the air of the nagging haze and smoke from the north, at least for the time being. Thankfully visitors would have been well off the mountain top by the time last night’s electrical display swept across East Tennessee. There are lingering clouds this morning, but the rain bands appear to have moved on. Conditions should improve up top as the day goes on, but it will continue to feel cool between the breezes and high temps in the mid 50s. Tomorrow looks decent for the most part with a small chance of afternoon precip. Have a great day.   Good Morning,
Cloudy skies and windy conditions are settling in this Sunday morning. Storms are slowly moving across the state and headed this way, set to arrive to our neck of the woods about mid morning. Scattered storm and rain chances are expected to persist throughout the day and night. The summit could reach high temps in the lower 60s, but gusts of 35mph at times will have it feeling cooler. Monday is looking wet the first half of the day as well before clearing up in the afternoon. Use caution out in the park today and layer up for being on trail. Have a great day.  Good Morning, The sun is out for the second straight Saturday. And since it’s getting deeper into June now, we fully anticipate the mountain to be hopping with people today. So bank on seeing plenty of crowds on trail, on the roads, and throughout the park’s gateway communities. The hazy conditions will persist, but skies will remain clear of clouds for otherwise. Temps will also be a bit warmer for us today to top, as we should ascend into the mid 60s. It will certainly feel great for an afternoon snack break at places like Myrtle Point. It appears as though our sunny streak will conclude by tomorrow. Sunday is calling for a healthy dose of rain and storms, so best get your sunshine fix in today. Have a great weekend.   Good Morning, We have another sunny but hazy day ahead of us. Our region is still on the outskirts of the wildfire junk blowing down from Canada, putting our air quality concerns at moderate. So be mindful if you are someone with respiratory limitations seeking to exert themselves in an outdoor activity today. Temps will continue to be cool up top, only tapping the upper 50s today along with light winds. Tomorrow will be slightly warmer, and hopefully the winds shift enough to blow this haze and smoke elsewhere. Because it’s set to be another sunny Saturday in the Smokies, expect the park to be bustling with crowds. The Catawba Rhododendron continue to bloom at higher elevations with each passing week. Aside from what’s more protected in the shade, most blooms at Inspiration Point have wilted. But from just below the bluffs on up to what we locals refer to as Monotony Ridge they are going strong. The Mountain Laurel and fragrant Dwarf Rhododendron are beginning to work their way in down low as well. Plenty of color to offset the greenery as we march toward summer. Have a great day.   Good Afternoon, It’s an oddly looking sky from our vantage point today. Clouds have been holding firm as long as they can to the peaks, but anywhere the sun has tried to break through exposes a soupy haze. It seems that our typically reduced visibility as we get closer to summer is being aided along by smoke from wildfires blowing this far down from Canada. And although the air gives off a dry heat vibe, there is plenty of moisture to soak one thoroughly while ascending the mountain. Take heed though, temps are going to be a bit chillier today and tomorrow, with highs only scraping the mid 50s. Combined with breezy conditions, it won’t take long for one to feel the chill after reaching the top and taking a break. It will get a little warmer heading into the weekend which is calling for sunny skies to start. Some recent trail news from the mountain. NPS crews recently reopened the road to Porters Creek a couple weeks ago, and have now just cleared the often forgotten Brushy Mountain Trail. It is the longest pathway to the lodge, connecting the Greenbrier sector of Mt. LeConte’s base to Trillium Gap. And we just received word that a freshly fallen tree has come down on Bull Head Trail, somewhere above “The Pulpit” stone table near the path’s halfway point. It sounds to be quite hazardous for passage, so visitors are advised to take any of the mountain’s other trails at this time. Have a great rest of the day.   Good Morning, One blink and we’re already a full week into June! We remained dry yesterday despite spending much of the day in the cool clouds. The hazy conditions have returned to the mountains this week, obscuring distant views beyond the nearest ridges and valleys. Skies will start out with a mix of sun and clouds today before the rain and storm chances arrive this afternoon. Precip possibilities will persist during the night but clear out by Thursday morning. After that, the next few days should be delightful for time spent in the mountains. Going to be somewhat cool up top today with high temps in the 50s. Also will feel the breeze a bit more with gusts up around 25mph at times. Definitely going to want some warm and dry layers handy today. Have a great day.  |
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