March 30, 2024

Good Morning,

Well it was certainly a “Good” Friday yesterday, and the hikers sure showed up on the mountain. Holiday weekend, sun shining, friends and family outside enjoying nature, fun and laughter filling the Dining Hall. That’s some real Mt. LeConte magic right there! As busy as the summit was yesterday, one expects that the nation’s most visited national park will busting at the seams today. So pick your routes wisely and pack the patience while in transit.

We missed out on a Wednesday visit from our favorite fuzzy friends due to the chaotic weather earlier this week, but our courageous llamas and wranglers made their first round trip run of supplies yesterday. It’s no easy thing to shake off the cobwebs after a winter of getting plump and happy, but we’re proud of our packers for diving right back into action. And the NPS was able to reopen Roaring Fork Road for the season yesterday. Please respect the signage about where it is permissible to park along the one-way road, as ignoring it can cause numerous obstructions and headaches trying to navigate the windiness. Plus it destroys the natural resources that a park is created to protect.

Sunny skies are on tap for this Saturday. Temps will be a bit warmer today, ascending into the mid 50s. Breezy conditions are expected though, with gusts of 35mph possible over the crest. So don’t forget the wind breaker and hold on to your hat if basking in bountiful sunshine Myrtle Point this afternoon. Easter Sunday is going to be even warmer, calling for a high near 60°. If you pegged the Smokies for your spring break getaway this weekend, you certainly drew the lucky cards with this forecast!

Have a great day.