October 30, 2025

Well, it’s happened…the official first snow of autumn 2025 has been recorded! At exactly 3:00 PM Wednesday there was a 30 second flurry that interrupted what was another day full of rain. But overnight, once temps cooled low and long enough, the icy precip finally decided to stick. Mountain denizens were then treated to a wintry white surprise this morning upon waking up from their humble and cozy abodes. What the summit tallied is little more than a dusting, but enough to glaze most surfaces in that contrasting powdery canvas. The occasion certainly has everyone excited, as you’d be hard pressed to ever find a moment anywhere that goes viral like a first or last snow atop Mt. LeConte!

Conditions up top will continue to be cloudy today along with a mix of rain and flurries. We could see some more accumulation, but not much is expected if any. It’s still a little windy across the crest, and trails are sure to be a slog once again today. Depending on your choice of footwear, count on getting wet feet between the heightened drainages, unbridged creek crossings, and all around river-like trail. Temps will remain frigid in the 20s and 30s today, made to feel colder under any breeze. Layers for staying dry and warm will be a must. All roads providing access to the various trailheads remain open thankfully.

Reminder that anyone who secured 2026 reservations earlier this month has until Monday, November 3rd to remit payment. Otherwise you risk forfeiting your hard-earned booking. If you already have a check in the mail, great. If not, you are wise not to delay paying via credit card any longer, as the phones are likely to be quite busy with last minute callers tomorrow and Monday. Business hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Congrats to our banjo-pickin’ crew member Kendall for predicting the season’s first snowfall!