Good Morning,
We have a mix of sun, clouds, and tiny speckles of rain across the Smokies this Monday morning. It will continue to be a mixed bag of treats until this afternoon when the forecast swings more in favor of producing some storms. Even at that, any storms that come to fruition today should be brief and infrequent. Going to be mild up top again today with temps tagging the mid 60s along with light winds. Tuesday looks promising with more sunshine being called for than possible precip. Now that we’re decently into June, the haze and humidity is here to stay. But at our elevation there’s some reprieve compared to what’s endured down below these next couple months. Have a great day.
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Good Morning,
Well, as anticipated it has been a busy couple of days on the mountain. And with such delightful weather to help us kick off the first weekend in June, it all makes sense. Travelers were able to enjoy sunny skies and warm temps all day yesterday. It wasn’t until early evening that clouds began thickening in earnest over the mountains while some produced brief rain showers. Today will start out decent as well, but by mid afternoon we’re looking at stronger rain and storm possibilities. Probably won’t be as warm today either with a high temp only in the lower 60s. Have a great day. Good Morning,
To no surprise, the mountain was a beehive of activity yesterday. The trails were lined with people from top to bottom, early and often. And with stellar weather on tap again today, we figure on seeing more of the same. Count on trailhead parking spaces filling up early and roads in and out of the area being thoroughly congested. Skies should bring plenty of sunshine at least thru the afternoon. Clouds could form later on and might just squeak out a laugher of a rain shower, otherwise conditions for time in the woods today will be pleasant. High temps at the lodge will climb into the upper 60s. The weather for Sunday will start nice but the possibility of storms in the afternoon will be much greater. Have the rain gear handy just in case. Sometimes you round a corner and almost come nose to nose with a beautiful black bear. Fret not, as many of those found in the Smokies have no interest in people, so long as all visitors behave responsibly around wildlife. This bear, seen a mile down Alum Cave, had only foraging on its mind. Remember, this is their home, and they live just fine on what comes naturally in these mountains…nuts, berries, and bugs. Feeding them human food or leaving backpacks unattended are poor decisions that can be detrimental to a bear in the end. Be sure and visit the NPS website for helpful informative tips about what to do when coming upon a black bear. Have a great weekend. Good Morning,
A thin haze coats the atmosphere at sunrise, but skies are mostly clear of clouds to start this Friday. Skies finally began to open up late last night and the moon shined bright over the lodge. Conditions are looking superb for today now, with temps expected to reach the mid 60s. Should feel delightful at all elevations this afternoon. Saturday will be another gorgeous day in the mountains with only a slight chance of a pop-up afternoon rain shower. Expect the park to bustling with eager adventurers this weekend. Have a great day. Good Afternoon,
It’s been a dark and dreary mountain from top to bottom this first day of June. At times there has been the pitter-patter of light rain or mists, otherwise it’s soupy and socked in conditions all around. Perhaps this is a taste of what this year’s edition of June will bring, after 2022 saw it become the driest month on record. Temps are in the low 50s today and might not budge from there unless the sun comes out this afternoon. The forecast is calling for similar conditions tomorrow, but Saturday is looking like it could be stellar. Sunshine over the Smokies and high temps creeping close to 70° at our elevation. With families kickstarting those summer vacations as schools let out, and weekend warriors thirsty for a picturesque day to explore the woods, we could have a real busy weekend on our hands. So far trailheads like Alum Cave are getting filled shortly after 8:00 AM. It would be a wise bet to figure trailheads will be maxed out of permissible parking spaces well before that this weekend and as we cross into the summer season. So overnight guests and day hikers should plan accordingly. Have a great rest of the day. |
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