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2/11/2012

I remember lying on the side of a hollow, waiting for L to come & mushroom, & seeing a red hare loping up to the side & thinking suddenly "This is Earth life." I seemed to see how earthy it all was, & I myself an evolved kind of hare; as if a moon-visitor saw me. Virginia Woolf

Morning,

SNOWWWWWW!!!!!!!! The mountain received an inch of snow and it is coming down hard up top. It looks like we may have 6" to a foot by the end of the day, according to my very scientific estimations (looking out my cabin window). The high was 36. The low was 15. It was 15 and snowing at observation.

441 is still closed and looks like it may be all day. If you are considering visiting the mountain, expect a longer hike up Rainbow, Bullhead or Trillium. Pay attention to the Park Service's website & twitter feed for updates on road conditions. Keep in mind - be prepared for serious winter hiking, the lodge is CLOSED!

Also, check out your favorite blogger on Channel 10 news. My 15 seconds of fame!

Top photo: Cabin in the snow. Above: Wind gauge next to my cabin with hoarfrost.

Sheldon

2/11/2012 02:50:58 am

Have fun my friend.

Dana O

2/11/2012 03:08:35 am

We had a little light dusting here in the flatlands of West Tennessee. So far Alaska seems to have had the monopoly on winter this year. JP enjoy your long awaited snow!

Brian

2/11/2012 03:05:27 am

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!! last time I was up was Nov. 17, 2011. temp was 8 degrees and there was about 4 inches of snow. sad to say but it will be late april before I get to come up again. : (

Sheldon

2/11/2012 04:03:53 am

I got lucky and had a trip planned a couple of days after the last significant snow on January 13th. I was on about 5 inches of snow at 20 degrees. Would love to be there today.

Jessica

2/11/2012 04:28:38 am

Finally!...Enjoy!

SERGIO link

2/11/2012 08:12:30 am

Penny & I cought your 15Min. of fame on Chan 10 ,,,Good Job JP!!!
,,heres hopen to see more of ya on the tube

Debi link

2/11/2012 08:29:18 am

Brrr! That looks cold, Its cold in Mi too and were getting lot of snow. Enjoy!!!

Jacob

2/11/2012 09:06:24 am

Here is the video to the blog, JP.
http://www.wbir.com/video/1445811397001/1/How-snow-affects-Smokies

Paul B

2/11/2012 11:26:31 am

Thanks for posting the link. Nice job JP. Was that a set up interview or did you just happen to be at the trailhead? We had about 1 1/2" of snow and 20 degree temps so we took the opportunity to do a 12 miler at Caesars Creek in Ohio. Thanks for the inspiration.

2/12/2012 02:47:49 am

Total happenstance! Walked down right into the camera shot & ended up talking to the reporter. Fun stuff!

Tony

2/11/2012 10:08:58 am

Has anyone driven east on 321 to 32 to the Davenport Gap area? If so how long of a drive is it? Is there parking where 32 appears to end at the AT? Any input would be great. Thanks.

H Clark

2/11/2012 11:46:47 am

Tony, I've driven highway 32 from the 321 junction to Big Creek. Seen internet postings warning about parking on 32. Evidently, the parking must be road side only. However, there is a ranger station marked on my map at Big Creek. Part of highway 32 is unpaved, but well maintained gravel.

Debi link

2/11/2012 10:43:32 am

Now I watched your video JP. Its nice to see how your are on tv. Pretty famous Amos!!

William Farmer

2/11/2012 10:46:10 am

My keychain thermometer said it was 5F when I got there a little after lunchtime. It felt like it. I know I was walking through some pretty deep snow, too.

Brutal, yet beautiful.

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