Good Morning,
Yowza, we’re already down to less than two weeks to go in the 2023 season! It was a hot one yesterday on the mountain, and plenty of folks decided to hit the trails and soak up some (hazy) summer-like sunshine before autumn, and soon winter, return in earnest. Yesterday afternoon the winds picked up and shifted from out of the southwest, bringing along with it all that strong smoke from NC. The Collet Ridge Fire contributing to our less-than-stellar air quality of late has now increased to ~4,400 acres in size. Sevier County also kicked up their fire danger warning to “very high” yesterday, so until this supposed rain rolls in late tonight, everyone needs to continue to be smart and safe out there. Conditions throughout the Smokies remain very warm and dry at all elevations. A rainy weekend will do a lot of good in helping to quell this East TN drought. As soon as the raindrops start falling, we will all feel much better about our situation and add those kerosene lanterns back into the guest cabins. And as soon as the NPS deems it safe for campfires in the backcountry to resume, we’ll share that info. Thanks again for your understanding and support. Skies will be a mix of sun and clouds this morning and afternoon. It will remain warm until the precip arrives, but not as toasty as yesterday. The lodge could scrape 55° today, although winds will be gusting upwards of 40mph making it feel cool in places. Over the holiday weekend, intermittent rain chances will persist and winds will gradually change direction out of the north. That will bring the thermometer back down to a November norm…highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s. So bring everything you need to stay dry and warm over the coming days. Have a great day.
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