January 16th, 2013

1/16/2013

Morning,

The high yesterday reached 48 degrees. The low was 45 degrees. It was 46 degrees and drizzling at 7am observation. The mountain received 2.12" of new precipitation yesterday. There is no more snow left on the ground. The trails are clear of ice, but are still very wet. Enjoy the day.

Dee

1/16/2013 01:47:29 am

thank you JP I shall enjoy the day
&likewise -
enjoy a day filled with splendor and solace

twayne

1/16/2013 02:55:44 am

There was a 3rd hiker , that's who took the photo !

Tony Ga

1/16/2013 03:01:56 am

Good point!

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6/4/2013 07:26:09 pm

I thought she was riding straight towards me and then she made a right-hand turn. So then I went chasing after her to at least get this much of the shot. The basket on the front of the bike was full of all kinds of greenery. Don’t overlook her boots.

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6/4/2013 07:25:08 pm

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6/4/2013 07:26:35 pm

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Dave

1/16/2013 03:40:47 am

Are JP's buddies filling in for him?

Tony Ga

1/16/2013 03:49:27 am

Long story. Go back and read the last few days of comments.

Josh C

1/16/2013 05:43:47 am

JP is brown bear hunting in Alaska

Debi

1/16/2013 07:35:03 am

Hey, everyone, Allyson and Chris took off to climb Kili today. I so wish them a great adventure. Nice and warm up there.

Johnno

1/16/2013 08:16:04 am

This post is from the GSMA's facebook page, figured this would be important for anybody looking to visit LeConte in the near future, especially from NC side of park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) due to a landslide which undercut the road near mile marker 22 between Collins Creeks and Webb Overlook at 9:40 am. The slide is estimated to be a 200 foot section of road extending 1000 foot down slope, but the full extent of the damage is not yet known. The closure is expected to be in effect for an extended period of time.

The park is evaluating the remainder of the roadway, but anticipates Newfound Gap Road will be opened to visitors from the Gatlinburg Entrance in Tennessee to Newfound Gap Parking lot as soon as it is possible. The road will be open to Smokemont on the North Carolina side.

Park staff are working with the Department of Federal Highway’s Construction and Geotechnical Services to evaluate the slide damage and to begin planning for repairs. Additional details will be released as the condition assessments are analyzed.

As of midnight, Tuesday, January 15, the park received 8.56 inches of rain measured at Cherokee, 7.4 inches at Newfound Gap and 6.86 inches at LeConte. Rivers and streams have been running fast and high since Sunday when the rains began. There are currently multiple temporary road closures throughout the park due to high water.

For the most current road closure reports, please call 865-436-1200 x 631 or follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter.

H Clark

1/16/2013 09:44:50 am

Johnno, thank you. That does impact my plans for a trip over the mountain.

Sharon

1/16/2013 08:31:18 am

I miss JP! Looks like he's going to miss out on the snow again tomorrow night!!

Wanda

1/16/2013 09:14:42 am

Where is JP?

Beattie

1/16/2013 10:43:48 pm

Someone said he's bear hunting in AK?

Tony Ga

1/16/2013 10:58:14 pm

JP, how about a thumbs up to let us all know YOU"RE alright, or at least sign your post one time. We miss you bud.

Jack

1/17/2013 12:01:59 am

A third hiker in the photo was obvious. Hope the Virdens have a safe hike up that marvelous mountain; it's not exactly a climb for the faint-hearted or out-of-shape but they are certainly very capable of making it as they will. I'm glad JP has so many admirers who worry about his health and whereabouts; he's placed on a very high podium, eh !? He'll be back soon and I hope his vacation is fruitful. Thanks Johnno for the information; that's the kind of news that is most helpful.

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