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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
Frost Flowers
Some ice formations we found in the holler last week…
“Ice ribbons”
These form from plant stems and dead wood.
“Needle Ice”
Needle ice emerges from dirt.
“Frost flowers” form when the water in the ground –or plant stem or dead wood- is above freezing and the air temperature is below freezing. The best time to see them is after a heavy, soaking rain followed by a freeze.
If you live in a dry climate, you may not ever see these –but maybe you can create your own…during freezing temperatures, place outside: a pot of wet soil or a piece of dead wood that has been soaked in water.
To learn more about frost flowers:
Ice Ribbons, Ice Flowers, Frost Flowers or whatever they might be called –Web page by Dr. James R. Carter, Professor Emeritus, Geography-Geology Department, Illinois State University
Blessings,
Denese
Two Roads Remain Closed In The Great Smoky Mountains
High winds averaging 70 miles an hour tore through our area yesterday…
100 mph winds, trees down in Great Smoky Mountains
As a result, Laurel Creek Road and Cades Cove Loop Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are still closed today.
2 roads remain closed in Smokies; fallen trees being cleared
The roads are expected to re-open by this afternoon.
For updated road and weather information call (865) 436-1200.
Blessings,
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
Smoky Mountains Weather: No Snow Yet
For those of you wondering about snow in the Smokies –there isn’t any yet, none even in the forecast!
Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast
That could change by tonight –here in East Tennessee the weather doesn’t always co-operate with the meteorologists!
It is very foggy today.
Blessings,
Denese
Hazardous Weather For The Smoky Mountains: Heavy Rain And Possible Flooding
Wet Weekend In The Smoky Mountains
Rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas through Sunday, August 30. Moderate to heavy rain is likely and some flooding is possible.
Smoky Mountains Hazardous Weather Alert
Bring a raincoat!
Blessings and safe traveling,
Denese
Hazardous Weather Outlook For The Smoky Mountains
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the Smoky Mountains and surrounding area; showers and thunderstorms are expected through Friday, with the possibility of high winds, heavy rain, and minor flooding.
Blessings and travel safely,
Denese
No Meteor Shower In The Smoky Mountains Tonight
Well, we just came in a few minutes ago from watching the Perseid Meteor Shower –and we never saw the first one!
It’s very overcast, but we did see Mercury (?), an extremely bright “star” in the east/southeast. That was neat –it was the only light in the sky, until the clouds covered it up, and it reminded us of the Bible star.
There is a hazardous weather outlook for the Smokies Mountains and there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms all week, but you never can tell what the weather will do ‘round here –so we’ll try watching for meteors again tomorrow.
If you’re in the area and are looking for really good place to go watch the Perseid meteor shower, the observation tower across from Lookrock, on the Foothills Parkway, is a wonderful place to do so.
Related link:
Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society Star Parties
Related post:
Clear Skies Tonight To Watch The Perseids And Our Meteor Count
Blessings,
Denese
