December 01st, 2018

Good morning,

It’s currently 34 degrees - cloudy with HIGH winds. We received 1.75” inches of precipitation. Expect cold - wet conditions if you’re planning to make a trip up the mountain.

24 hour temperature range: High 45 Low 34

*US Hwy 441/Newfound Gap Rd from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee NC is temporarily closed due to a vehicle accident.

Stay up to date on road conditions here: https://goo.gl/HikrMr

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Looking up from the keyboard, a change in the horizon inspired a sense of urgency not experienced in ages. The viewing window would be short - I broke into a run. My canvas overalls and rubber clad boots raced up the trail like the breeze. The wind roared like a freeway. The stretched spruce swayed and bowed, familiar with this routine. Arriving to Apollo Overlook, I yelled with excitement.

Clouds swept the tree tops below, Purple explosions ignited the horizon. Lenticular clouds hovered like extraterrestrials visiting planet earth. I took shelter in the heath. Dark clouds from the south stormed onto the scene. The window was closing! I steadied my tripod and pulled the trigger…

Smiling, I made my way back to camp. The show was over.

Onward,
Seth

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"Dreams seldom materialize on their own."

Dian Fossey