October 16, 2023

Good Afternoon,

Snow accumulation at the lodge has now exceeded 3” on the ground, with flurries still flying. But that hasn’t kept our hard working crew from doing all that needs to be done! Temps continue to stay in the 20s with light winds. Here are some more scenes to enjoy of current conditions.

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Good Morning,

Well, after much anticipation, it finally happened around supper time last night. Our first snowfall of the autumn season! (Congrats to crew member Dana for predicting this year’s first falling flurries!). Yesterday saw the mountain stay socked in from base to summit receiving light rain. Eventually it transitioned to sleet and then snow, but succumbed the lodge to a constant dance between liquid and flaky precipitation from dusk til dawn. The snow and ice combined for a solid inch on the ground, already making walking surfaces crunchy and then slick where multiple footsteps have already trodden. It is unknown how far down the mountain the snow line extends, but it appears Newfound Gap is clear of it, so at least somewhere in the range of 1,000’ or less below our elevation here. Temps this morning are in the mid 20s with light winds. The snow showers are expected to be a nagging presence all day, so it’s possible the accumulation builds a tad more. Traction devices will be an absolute must for everyone as we are unlikely to get above freezing today. Please take note of any downed trees on trail that may have been brought down by the added weight of ice on limbs and leaves.

​Have a great day.