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December 1,2020

12/1/2020

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Good morning folks,

The high yesterday only reached 30 degrees. Our overnight low bottomed out at 7 degrees. It is 8 degrees and light snow flurries with light winds. We received 1.23” of precipitation. We received 11” of snow with drifts much higher in exposed areas. Traction devices will be needed to reach the summit as well as full winter gear! It’s cold folks! Be safe in these conditions hypothermia can set in fast!

Yesterdays snow began falling soon after 7am with temps dropping drastically throughout the day. It quickly began to collect on the grassy areas and roofs of the cabins. The snow tapered off around noon only to start pouring snow around 6pm. Upon waking up and walking to the kitchen I was in store for a great day at LeConte. What will today bring? Sledding?
See you at the top!

PNUT

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Steve
12/1/2020 09:31:23 am

Looks like a winter wonderland. ENJOY!!!

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Norm
12/1/2020 09:48:03 am

Beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.

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Joseph White
12/1/2020 09:57:28 am

Gorgeous. I was looking forward to your report this morning.

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Dick Adams & Daughter Holli
12/1/2020 12:18:00 pm

“MEMORIES FOREVER” Daughter and I visited summer of 1986.
Memories - - 51/2 hr hike up Alum Cave Trail, huge rock at Alum Cave, supporting cable around hiking trail, daughter ringing evening dinner bell, sunrise at Myrtle Point.
Daughter now planning a visit to make new MEMORIES with her husband and 2 children.
Sincerely, Dick Adams, Hickory, NC

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Catherine
12/1/2020 12:26:26 pm

Beautiful! Have fun sledding Be safe!

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John
12/1/2020 12:28:54 pm

Beautiful!

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Amy
12/1/2020 12:33:15 pm

Wow! This is so beautiful! Do you have records from previous years’ first major snowfall to compare? Is this early for this much snow?

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Linda Mitchell
12/1/2020 12:55:32 pm

Beautiful when you hike up there where is the best place to start. When weather not so bad. Is it on 411

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Sabrena Fields
12/1/2020 01:08:53 pm

How I do wish I was there. I miss the mountains

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Bill
12/1/2020 04:59:28 pm

Was looking forward to pics. Looks beautiful. Made my first and so far only hike via Alum Cave on July 4, 2020, to check one off the Tennessee bucket list.

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Gage Smith
12/1/2020 06:19:23 pm

I’ve always wanted to hike up there on a snowy day! It looks gorgeous! Other than traction gear and full winter hiking clothes, do y’all have any tips on how to make the journey in the snow?

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Kim
12/1/2020 08:58:07 pm

So beautiful. Love the photos you post. First snow really let you know don't forget the pretty white stuff. Keep up with the beautiful pictures and info. Thanks PNUT.

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