August 7, 2018

Good Morning,

We’re rolling back and forth along this see-saw when it comes to the weather. In and out of the clouds, the occasional rain shower alternating with hot blasts from the sun. Expect such conditions to persist throughout the week. Yesterday’s high temp came in at 68 degrees, with our low hitting 53. It’s currently 57 and cloudy. The intermittent showers accounted for 0.3” of total rainfall.

Wildflower enthusiasts tend to ask about certain blooming rarities along the trails this time of year. The Grass of Parnassus are just now starting to bloom, but won’t put on their famous display for a good week or two. The Purple Gentian are also revving up, and a handful of Mountain Krigia show their heads when the sun is out. It’s of course still very stunning here at the lodge.

Still plenty of summer left to come to the Smokies and Mt. LeConte. Have a great day!