June 24, 2017

6/24/2017

It's mild and misty on the mountain.

Happy Weekend,
After a gorgeous afternoon on the mountain yesterday, we've been riddled with intermittent showers. Some have been downpours while others are light mists. The bulk of Friday's 0.9" of rainfall came in a rush during the night. We'll see how much we report tomorrow in what should hopefully be the culmination of this tropical system. Sunday certainly looks to be more promising in the way of sunny and dry conditions. Yesterday's high temperature turned out to be 64 degrees, with a low of 53. It is currently 56, cloudy and rainy, but the winds have finally scaled back. It was getting pretty raucous at times, especially if the rain was coming in at every angle along with it.
Enjoy your weekend, and if you're visiting the region for the July 4th holiday, be sure and include a trip to Mt. LeConte in your plans. Take care!

Elsewhere in the Smokies, the Flame Azalea are out in force on Andrews Bald.

6 Comments

Sherleen

6/24/2017 06:43:35 pm

Thanks for including a picture of the flame Azalea . :-)

Paul Sanders

6/26/2017 11:11:03 am

I agree, Sherleen. They are beautiful.

Robert gray

6/25/2017 11:29:50 pm

I hiked le Conte twice back in the 70's and now at 60 I'm thinking of doing it again if l can talk my daughter into going.those are some of my favorite memories,sunset and sunrise on the Mt,ice cold water from the spring and a feeling of peace.hope you to see you soon 😊

Judy

6/26/2017 04:44:44 pm

Rob ert,

I'd highly suggest you go for it! I'm considerably past your 60 years and day hiked it couple Mondays back. Check out the improvements on Alum...they've eliminated many of the hazards you saw back when you went. I refilled my water bottle at the Lodge and it was still cold when I got back to the car! Great day:)

Robert

6/27/2017 11:47:57 pm

Judy I remember the gaps in the trail you had to hold on to the cable and jump and hope you didn't stop 50ft down.bullhead was the only trail I haven't been on,I see they have new shelters a new outhouse,did you ever get water from the spring it was so cold and tasted so good .I'm thinking about booking 6-15-18my 61bday it's nice to talk to someone that's been to the top

Tammy (Tx)

6/28/2017 09:48:21 pm

Robert, keep up with the blog, especially toward the end of September. Watch for the dates they open up the lottery for reservations and call, cal, call.....and don't stop calling. You have a better chance to get through and get that date! It took me either until the afternoon of the first day, or it could have been the second day before I got through and was able to get my October dates.

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