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January 22nd, 2016

1/22/2016

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As I walked in the woods I felt what I often feel, that nothing can befal me in life, no calamity, no disgrace (leaving me my eyes) to which Nature will not offer a sweet consolation. Standing on the bare ground, with my head bathed in the blithe air, and uplifted into the infinite space, I become happy in my universal relations. The name of the nearest friend sounds then foreign and accidental. I am the heir of unaccustomed beauty and power. Emerson

Morning y'all,

It's another beautiful, blustery morning up top. The high yesterday reached 37 degrees. The overnight low dipped down to 19 degrees. It was 25 degrees and snowing heavily at 7am observation. The mountain received about 6 inches of new snow, bringing our total snowfall to 13 inches. The snow is difficult to measure due to the high winds - our snow stake is only showing 2 new inches but it is significantly more than that. The liquid equivalent was 1.20 inches of meltwater. The wind has been roaring all night, so there are quite a few knee high drifts near the lodge. If you intend to head out today, I'd recommend top of the line winter gear - traction, boots, wool socks, gaiters and comfortable layers are a must. It is real out there, enjoy it!

I am headed off to Huntsville, AL for a trail race. The blog will return Monday morning. Have a great weekend!
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phillip
1/22/2016 09:19:09 am

Enjoy yourself, but who's watching the Lodge !?

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norman
1/22/2016 10:21:54 am

The Park Rangers or no one?! Have a great weekend!!

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Office
1/22/2016 10:26:39 am

We have several substitues that fill in during JP's days off the mountain.

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norman
1/22/2016 10:31:17 am

Glad to hear that!

Tina
1/22/2016 10:24:53 am

Be safe! Cant believe your gonna miss the big snow event! They are calling for over a foot up top!

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Brutally Frank Shannon
1/22/2016 12:38:09 pm

I ascended Mt. LeConte via the Alum Cave Trail, on Thursday, Jan. 7. It was cold (in the 20s when I left the parking lot at about 9:30am), but lacking the snowfall that's currently the case, damn it! I was looking forward to some snow! Now I'm back down here in Florida and can't wait to be back on that mountain!

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Ben link
1/23/2016 04:51:52 pm

Any updates on how much snow LeConte got over the past snow event (1/22/16-1/23/16)? I was looking forward to finding out!

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kat
1/25/2016 10:56:56 am

Snow depth Sat 24 in. Snow depth Sun. 27 in per NOAA National Weather Site

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Sharon S
1/25/2016 01:08:28 pm

Wow! I can't wait to see pictures and hear from JP about his return to the snow.

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norman
1/25/2016 06:20:25 pm

Me too! Amen to you, DougY; on your comments on your site! Enjoyed.

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steve
1/25/2016 09:56:39 pm

i hiked it on saturday and there was around 28 inches up top with 36 inch snow drifts. It was very slow going. I imagine a lot has melted. We came down Sunday and it was very hot.

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