We were so excited to see a beautiful blue sky yesterday morning. As the morning progressed we began to notice a haze taking over our beloved mountain. After being up here for ten years, I can tell you that the weather patterns were not consistant to the having smog in the air. We had also been commenting on how clear it was yesterday morning. I first thought it was a wildfire. It is not uncommon for surrounding counties to have issues with forest fires during this time of year. After wondering about it for a while, it was interesting to discover the cause. Apparently our dear Smoky Mountains were being engulfed by the remnants of a dust storm blowing in from the great plains. Amazing how jet streams work. As of now, we are socked in with clouds. I will be interested to see if the air has cleared once the fog lifts. The high yesterday was 52 with a low of 30. It looks like a great day to play in the Smokies.
Tony Ga
10/20/2012 01:36:30 am
Noticed the same thing in North Ga yesterday. Thought it was smoke, but it did seem different. Weird.
doug
10/20/2012 01:55:12 am
Interesting; the only consistent thing about weather pattens is that they are always changing; such is nature.
Brian N bama
10/20/2012 02:17:19 am
It was very dusty in north alabama.Only 20 days until I arrive up top. I will be bringing some snow with me(if only in my dreams). See you soon.
al
10/20/2012 02:40:41 am
My wife & I are bringing up our daughter, son-in-law and two grand-kids (18 & 22)... only 239 days and counting.
Brian N bama
10/20/2012 06:57:44 am
Have they ever been up? In 204 days, my boys and I are bringing my dad and uncle for their first trip up top. I have been feeding them pics from our past trips up top.
J + M Reitnauer
10/20/2012 03:48:22 am
Can Anyone on top, tell me if there are unexpected cancelations for tonights or sunday stay. We want to come up...but would really prefer to stay over night. e-mail me please at [email protected]
High On LeConte
10/20/2012 07:18:13 am
Sorry, just got this. There are no cancellations for this weekend.
J + M Reitnauer
10/21/2012 04:25:43 am
Thanks...High on Leconte for getting back to me. Still wish I was there today. U know how it is, when you get the fever !!!
al
10/20/2012 12:31:03 pm
Brian N Bama - this will be their first time. We are anxious to show them LeConte lodge. Will be staying 2 nights so they will have time to look around and be there. When the llamas come up.
Alyssa
10/20/2012 01:53:06 pm
I'm 7 years old and made my 4th trip up today.We take Alum Cave Trail up and down but one time we came up Alum and out Boulevard and it was a very long hike to do all in one day and I don't ever want to hike that much in one day again.
Tony Ga
10/20/2012 02:12:47 pm
Alyssa, we hiked the Boulevard in and down Alum and you are right that is a long hike, but one of my favorites. Comments are closed.
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