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Snow, Snow And More Snow For The Smoky Mountains
More snow is headed for the Smokies!
From the National Weather Service:
...HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER EAST TEXAS THURSDAY WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE DEEP SOUTH THROUGH SATURDAY. LIGHT RAIN AND SNOW WILL BEGIN TO MOVE INTO THE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT. THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE TO SNOW ON THURSDAY NIGHT AS COLDER AIR FILTERS IN. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON THURSDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE ACROSS THE NORTHERN CUMBERLAND PLATEAU AND EXTREME SOUTHWEST VIRGINA. PRECIPITATION WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD ACROSS THE AREA ON FRIDAY. THE PRECIPITATION WILL LIKELY CHANGE PHASES AS WARM AIR MOVES UP THE EAST TENNESSEE VALLEY ON FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL LIKELY CHANGE TO RAIN THEN BACK TO SNOW ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE AND SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA. THE LOW TRACKS TO THE SOUTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS REGION ON SATURDAY. HEAVY SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE AREA ON BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE NORTHERN CUMBERLAND PLATEAU...SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND THE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS. THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE TRACK OF THE LOW PRESSURE CENTER...THEREFORE IT IS DIFFICULT TO PROVIDE A TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER...IT APPEARS THAT A SIGNIFICANT SNOW COULD OCCUR OVER A LARGE PART OF THE AREA. THE LIKELIHOOD OF SNOW AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF FOUR INCHES IS INCREASING FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
For updates and road closing information:
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast TN
Want to see what it’s like on one of the highest peaks in the Smokies?
Blessings and safe traveling,
Denese
Remove Thy Foot From Evil
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Proverbs 4:27
Our Snowy Hike To The Foothills Parkway
I lost my little mind for a while yesterday. :O
I promised Abby and Daniel that I would walk up to our little waterfall before the snow melted.
It’s an icefall right now.
Since we were already halfway there, we decided to go on up to the Foothills Parkway (the cold air must have went to my brain).
Are we there yet?
We made it! Of course, my little mountain boy was first to the top…Daniel, “Momma! I found human tracks and they’re not mine! And vehicle tracks!”.
Walking toward Wears Valley…Cove Mountain.
Back up the other direction…we thought that this is Clingmans Dome, but after checking our maps we believe it might be Thunderhead Mountain (if anyone knows for sure, please let me know).
Panoramic view of the Smoky Mountains, looking towards North Carolina.
Daniel, “I should’ve brought my sled!”
Another view looking towards Wears Valley.
Back down the holler towards home…can someone come pick me up? 
Blessings,
Denese
More Snow For The Smoky Mountains?
The Smokies are already white –will they get whiter?
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Great Smoky Mountains until 6pm tomorrow, Friday January 8. As of right now, the National Weather Service says up to 2 inches of snow is possible in the lower elevations of the Park and 3-6 inches in the higher elevations.
Up on Mt. LeConte, third highest peak in the Smoky Mountains at 6593 feet, there is already 15 inches of snow on the ground.
Here in the Pawpaw Holler, just outside the Park at 2230 feet, we still have a half an inch of snow -in spots (we’ve had snow every day this week).
No new snow as of this morning.
Road Closure Info
For a full list of updated road and weather information in the Smokies, call (865) 436-1200.
Blessings, stay warm and be safe
Denese
UPDATE: Daniel just came in and informed me, “Mom, it’s snowin’ and it’s stickin’!”. (Oh, to be 8 again!)
Better go get your milk and bread! 
Frozen Smoky Mountains
According to Winter Caretaker Doug McFalls, it was -7 degrees on Mount LeConte this morning:
Clear, Sunny And Negative 7 Degrees Today
No warm-up in sight, more snow in the forecast for this week:
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast
Blessings and stay warm,
Denese
Winter Storm Warning For The Smoky Mountains
Will we see some of this?
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1pm this afternoon through Saturday evening for the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.
Heavy snowfall is expected with possible accumulations of 5-10 inches by tomorrow night.
Winter Storm Warning For The Great Smoky Mountains
Travel is expected to become hazardous this evening and road closures are possible. For updated road and weather information in the Smokies, call (865) 436-1200.
Let it snow! 
Blessings and safe traveling,
Denese
Reckon It’ll Snow?
The Smoky Mountains are white!
Snow is falling in the Knoxville area, higher amounts in Smoky Mountains
Rain turning to snow in some western NC areas; higher elevations under winter storm warning
No word on road closings, yet.
Great Smoky Mountains Temporary Road Closures
For updated road and weather information call (865) 436-1200.
According to the radar, the snow is moving out –but we may get some more the first of the week!
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast
We ended up with 3 inches…
Our view from the porch
Hazelnut tree blooms
A coooold marigold
Last of the blackberry (oops) maple leaves
Brrrr –it’s cold!
At least my flowers know what month it is now!
Blessings and stay warm,
Denese
Winter Storm Watch For The Smokies
Here we go again…maybe they’ll get it right this time!
A winter storm watch is in effect for The Great Smoky Mountains and parts of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. Snow is expected to move in tonight and last through Saturday, with accumulations of anywhere between 1-6 inches.
It’s supposed to clear out Sunday with more snow in the forecast for later in the week.
Winter Storm Watch For The Smoky Mountains
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast
Although there are no weather related road closures right now, it’s possible some roads in the Smokies will be closed if it does snow (think Newfound Gap Rd.):
Great Smoky Mountains Temporary Road Closures
For updated road and weather information call (865) 436-1200.
It may move in quicker than the forecast says –it’s been mistin’ (or somethin’) all morning here in the Pawpaw Holler.
Go get your bread and milk before it gets gone!
Blessings and safe traveling,
Denese
Snow In The Smoky Mountains On Thanksgiving?
As of today, the 7-day forecast for the Smokies is calling for rain most of the week –and snow on Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Denese
East TN Snow Day
All of East Tennessee had a snow day today! All the school systems, several colleges, private schools, some businesses, roads, government offices and even Dollywood were closed.
Icy Roads Cause School Closures
White Knuckle Driving Awaits Motorists
Maybe another one tomorrow, it’s snowing again. Lacy went out this afternoon. He says Wears Valley Rd. is fine but the back roads are still real slick outside of Townsend.
Closings for tomorrow, so far:
Volunteer TV SnoGo Closings
We made snow-cream this afternoon…yum!
Denese
