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March 30, 2017

3/30/2017

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Good Morning,
     Yesterday's high topped out at 59 degrees, and our overnight low was a moderate 41. Up until sunrise, the skies were clear, but they have quickly clouded over and we can no longer see the twinkling lights of civilization below.  Winds are steadily picking up as well.
     There is a High Wind Advisory in effect this afternoon through tomorrow morning, along with a threat of severe thunderstorms expected to roll through the region late tonight.  It's calling for wind gusts upwards of 55 mph.  Please pay close attention to the forecast if you choose to ascend the mountain before the weekend, and also check in with the NPS website regarding potential road and trail closures.  With these high winds, dead hemlocks and trees affected by the fires of last autumn are the biggest threat.
     We have moved up our Llama trip scheduled for Friday to today on account of the incoming weather.  If Trillium Gap comes through unscathed, their next ascent will be Sunday.
     If you plan on visiting the mountain today, be sure and get an early start and let family/friends know of your plans. Have a great day.
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Pat N
3/30/2017 08:08:21 am

Thanks for the info and great advice.

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Lynn&Joyce Cody
3/30/2017 08:48:06 am

Good morning to all of you been keeping check on the weather my husband and I will be hiking in on April 4th and hiking out April 5th can't wait to see the top of the mountain we have had so many of our friends talk about Lynn and Joyce Cody

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Sharon S
3/30/2017 10:35:23 am

Can't wait to see the crew line-up! Be careful up there during this bad weather.

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jmohr
3/30/2017 11:10:40 am

Sounds like some bad weather heading your way, stay safe.

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