12:00 UPDATE: US 441 (Newfound Gap Rd) and Cherokee Orchard Rd are both back open to the public. Use caution on roadways as winds will remain present today. Skies are gradually clearing with views north down into the valley. Temps are currently in the mid 40s. If you come across any downed trees on trail, please take detailed notes and let us know so that it can be cleared promptly. Good Morning,
The rain finally arrived at 3:00 AM, bringing some much needed moisture to the mountain. We received just under 1” before breakfast, and it appears the bulk of the storm has moved on. Winds will remain strong today with gusts near 55mph still possible. Temps are mild in the mid 40s. The afternoon should be mostly cloudy, and then another chance of rainfall is slated for late tonight and early Friday. All roads accessing the mountain remain temporarily closed at this time because of the hazardous conditions. Park road crews will begin assessing and clearing the roadways as soon as it is safe to do so. There is no timetable for what roads will reopen when. Continue to use extreme caution if out and about in the area today.
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Milinda
3/31/2022 03:38:23 pm
We encountered a down cedar on Alum Cave trail between the cave and arch rock it is completely covering the path be safe.
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