WilkesboroDude Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Turning this thread into the Early Fall Snow Observations. Maybe a few snow showers around the Tennessee and North Carolina line around Thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FROSTY Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Please post your observations. I would love to see some pictures for those of you high up in the mountains! Anyone planning on traveling to see any snow? West Virgina looks like a good spot right now. what time you want me to pick you up? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcworthWx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'll be on the Ocoee river this weekend. Doubt I'll see anything, but will probably take a drive on Saturday afternoon/early evening. If there is anything to photograh, I will have my camera and will post it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkhorn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'll be on the Ocoee river this weekend. Doubt I'll see anything, but will probably take a drive on Saturday afternoon/early evening. If there is anything to photograh, I will have my camera and will post it up. The best places are going to be 441 through Newfound Gap, but you'll probably have to go to Clingman's Dome (above 6500') for your best odds. The next sweet spot is in the NC high country near Boone, and after that the places above 3500' near Wise and Abingdon, VA. I know a few spots up there where you can get absolutely no snow and rain, then see a switch to all snow within a 10 minute drive if the conditions are right. This is typical for most NW Flow events. Now in the dead of winter, the snow can make it all the way into the valley on a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 From "Rays Weather Center"... "...By sunrise Saturday, mountaintops will be below freezing and valleys will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Temperatures Saturday will be "flat". Skies will be generally cloudy (a bit more sun on the east side of the Appalachians near the Blue Ridge). Expect light precipitation--showers/drizzle but snowflakes mixing in at times above 3000'. As you go up in elevation, you'll see more snow. An inch or two is possible above 4500' by Saturday night. Precipitation will end Saturday night. " Bring it on. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for posting that Joe. I was getting ready to note that myself. This will be interesting for October 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Yokel Wx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 The best places are going to be 441 through Newfound Gap, but you'll probably have to go to Clingman's Dome (above 6500') for your best odds. The next sweet spot is in the NC high country near Boone, and after that the places above 3500' near Wise and Abingdon, VA. I know a few spots up there where you can get absolutely no snow and rain, then see a switch to all snow within a 10 minute drive if the conditions are right. This is typical for most NW Flow events. Now in the dead of winter, the snow can make it all the way into the valley on a good night. You didnt mention the highest point on the Pkwy (6053') at the Richland Balsam Overlook. This is an easy drive for most in SW NC as it is about 20 min from say Waynesville/Sylva area. This is a prime location for NW flow. I am heading up there early early Sat morning if my ass is inspired enough to crawl out of bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bert1 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I will be riding up to Beech either late tonight or early in the morning, whenever the snow starts in this area. Ill take some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSNOW Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You didnt mention the highest point on the Pkwy (6053') at the Richland Balsam Overlook. This is an easy drive for most in SW NC as it is about 20 min from say Waynesville/Sylva area. This is a prime location for NW flow. I am heading up there early early Sat morning if my ass is inspired enough to crawl out of bed. Went up there many of times while at WCU. Spectacular views and easily accessed as you stated. Take the camera and post your picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Yokel Wx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Went up there many of times while at WCU. Spectacular views and easily accessed as you stated. Take the camera and post your picks. Glad to talk with another WCU Alum! I will certainly try and capture the snow. I love the ease of access I have to 6053'; this past May the soundings indicated possible snow atop the Pkwy and I ran up the hill after work to catch my 1st May flakes in my lifetime (some people just dont appreciate the resources we have in Jackson). If your ever coming into Jackson anytime soon, check out our website which is exclusively for Jackson County; www.localyokelweather.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongwxnc Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 And the "lets see how much snoJoe" gets this year counter starts From "Rays Weather Center"... "...By sunrise Saturday, mountaintops will be below freezing and valleys will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Temperatures Saturday will be "flat". Skies will be generally cloudy (a bit more sun on the east side of the Appalachians near the Blue Ridge). Expect light precipitation--showers/drizzle but snowflakes mixing in at times above 3000'. As you go up in elevation, you'll see more snow. An inch or two is possible above 4500' by Saturday night. Precipitation will end Saturday night. " Bring it on. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltadog03 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks like we *could* see some snowflakes out here late next week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkhorn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 And the "lets see how much snoJoe" gets this year counter starts I'm going to make a few calls: Newfound Gap - dusting to .5" Richland Balsam Overlook - dusting to .5" Clingman's Dome, Mt. Leconte - .5" to 1"+ Grandfather Mountain - 1 - 2" Hidden Valley Lake, VA (near Abingdon) - dusting to .5" And the winner of them all: Snowshoe, WV - 2 - 4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAD Addict Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'm not in Boone this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkhorn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'm not in Boone this weekend If there's one thing I learned by moving to Knoxville, you can easily see snow during the winter if you're willing to wait and willing to drive an hour on the right day. It's only October 1st. I'm sure Boone is the same, but maybe less than an hour drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Friday 500pm Already down to 42 on Grandfather, Sugar and Beech 40 at Mount Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowacane Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Friday 500pm Already down to 42 on Grandfather, Sugar and Beech 40 at Mount Mitchell How's the color up there on Grandfather, or the other tops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowacane Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Nice, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wx n of atl Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Great Picture! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Yokel Wx Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Snowing at Beech via their webcam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil882 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm camping with some friends this weekend at Mt. Pisgah. Very windy right now with light rain. Expecting it to change to snow before sunrise. Can't say I planned this, but certainly not going to complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcworthWx Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm camping with some friends this weekend at Mt. Pisgah. Very windy right now with light rain. Expecting it to change to snow before sunrise. Can't say I planned this, but certainly not going to complain Take some photos for us, if you get any snow and have a camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm camping with some friends this weekend at Mt. Pisgah. Very windy right now with light rain. Expecting it to change to snow before sunrise. Can't say I planned this, but certainly not going to complain Wow have fun man! Post some pics if you get any flakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bert1 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Snowing at Beech via their webcam Started sooner that I thought it would. Headed up there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongwxnc Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Of course you would come down and get in on the first snow of the season Lots of folks are camping tonight!! Bundle up I'm camping with some friends this weekend at Mt. Pisgah. Very windy right now with light rain. Expecting it to change to snow before sunrise. Can't say I planned this, but certainly not going to complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman22 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Anyone think they can bring a brotha up to the mountains? I'll pay them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil882 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Take some photos for us, if you get any snow and have a camera. I've got my iPhone so hopefully I can keep service. So far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Sunalei Preserve is back on line (finally) http://www.aws.com/full.asp?id=BNSNL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Grandfather Mountain Summit 10:00pm Temp: 38.3 Dewpoint: 38.1 Wind: West at 49 with gusts to 75 Pressure: 826mb (24.39 inHG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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