You can follow us at. These cherished moments make freezing my tail feathers off worth while... ". It is currently 27 degrees with light wind gusts, and we are socked in! Mount leconte daily blog. We tallied just a trace of rain thanks to a faint sprinkle Thursday afternoon. Camp sits quietly in the breeze, awaiting the first guests of the year to initiate a hum of excitement that will last now until Thanksgiving. 19" of wet precipitation. With their arrival, my winter season would officially be over.
That much rain for so long could see us receive anywhere from 3-4" over the next 24 hours. My leconte daily post. The sunshine today should work it's melting magic, but until the frigid temps break sometime tomorrow afternoon, conditions will remain quite chilly in our neck of the woods. Extreme conditions like these are dangerous, but somewhat beautiful... Once again, I can not stress enough, please do not attempt to hike up in these conditions. Great time to be outside in that fresh mountain air!
Good afternoon from the top of Mt. The afternoon progressed with Netflix and a new book. A patch of Trillium leaves have sprouted up from the leaf litter just above Gracie's Pulpit, the relative halfway point of the ascent. I will keep you posted. We hope they will make some headway on the trail and clear it out for people to be able to make it up tomorrow. Seeing the snow cling to the branches of the beloved spruce fir tree, and planting a fresh footprint into untouched powder, it's the simple things that fuel me up here... During my hike up the mountain last night, I noticed two very bright "stars" in the sky. The high temperature was 69 degrees with a low of 46. High Winds Hit the Mountain. As of 2 p. m., we have received about half an inch of snow, along with sun, clouds and some ice pellets--and that's just in the last two hours. Today belongs to Brad Graham, who is in his first season on crew. Yesterday's high temperature was a icy 17 degrees, with the morning's low dropping to 5.
The cold, the beauty, the indifference of mother nature. Our average rainfall for the area is around 85" for the year. Currently conditions are cloudy and calm, with a slight chance of an afternoon rain shower. High on leconte daily post article. Here are just a few of the things on my list. I found some interesting information on the Hiking In The Smokys blog page. We needed the rain, but I hope it doesn't signal a trend like last year.
The liquid precip accounted for 0. We were both living life, minding our own business and sharing the mountain. I can see a little sunshine down in the valley. Nothing like a freshly picked strawberry that someone took the time to package and hike up just for us. We spent ten weeks hiking through rain forests and beach trails checking out the unique birds that we don't see on top of Mt.
Good Morning from high above Tennessee! Those 17 rainless days were more often than not gray, but I think we're in for an improvement. The temperatures allowed it to spin around the biggest snow flakes I have ever seen. Time is flying by as fast as the winds soaring over the mountain. We had ten more guests show up between 7 pm and 11 pm. Newfound Gap Rd remains closed due to ice and snow. Please use caution if you have the motivation to get outside and play in it.
This morning we woke to a fog thicker than one of our Hudson Bay wool blankets. Sunshine will be abundant this weekend so get out and enjoy our beloved Smoky Mountains. While I passed the host of bees peacefully, they do sometimes get ornery this time of late summer. I've done a little research on this (dating back to the late 1970s) and will pass it along. I've never seen inversion last this long. No precipitation fell and we have traces of snow on the mountain. The high yesterday was 53ยบ. While bare trees and light frosts linger for several more weeks atop coniferous covered peaks, some of the smallest and most fragile of species punch their way through compacted and leaf-laden soil and announce to the world, "I'm awake!
When the accumulation is all said and done we may have gained a few more inches of the fluffy stuff. It is a fun event for the locals and tourists. I spoke to a nice couple in shorts and t-shirts this morning (who dropped by to purchase LeConte hooded sweatshirts) who spent last night in the shelter with a light sleeping bag. The sun slowly crept over distant hills as I found my perch. The rest of the merchandise lineup has several of our visitor's favorites back for another year, but not without a few new faces on scene. "After yet another beautiful finale at Cliff Tops, we scurried back to our warm abode under the bright moonlight. Sincerely Yours in Lodging, John Northrup. Keep your eyes open to what's above you for falling trees! Looking straight off the back porch of the dining room, this view would be to your left. Pay attention to the trees in such winds, and please make note of any of new hazards on the trail if any appear. Bethany and Courtney, two of our fabulous crew members, discovered they were both huge fans of The Ellen Degeneres Show. I felt that quote was only too fitting being from Sevier County's very own celebrity. No October surprise like the three feet of snow we burrowed through following Hurricane Sandy last year (which in truth was nothing but a mere inconvenience compared to what our friends in New Jersey and New York suffered). What lasting memories will take hold of your spirit and rock you to the core, leaving you longing for more as you regrettably descend the mountain?
The weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms. The wildest critter of all I saw in the Alum Cave Bluff Trail parking lot. Staring into the face of the spotlight, I felt small in relation to this world. It is still coming down as we speak, and I couldn't be happier. We look forward to seeing all of you at the lodge in better conditions. Good morning, It's currently 13 degrees and crystal clear up top. Speaking of alternate routes, the road maintenance closure happening in Greenbrier has been extended to May 15. Wednesday's high was 63 degrees with an overnight low of 43. Don't underestimate the power of Mother Nature... 01/11/2020. All roads are open so come on up and see this beautiful mountain! Sun rays had their ways yet again.