Thursday, March 5, 2015

Rainy and chilly

Just rain right now, they say it will likely turn freezing this afternoon.  Tremont road still open.

John

Friday, February 27, 2015

Light snow and icy

The road is clear and open, but there are some icy patches.  There is a light snow falling.  Be careful!

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Tremont Road clear and open

Thanks to diligent work on the part of the National Park Service road crews, gates are all open and people are enjoying the snowy park!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

fluffy snow

Dispatch has informed us that they are closing the roads on this side of the park tonight...depending on what we get, thay may have it cleared by noon.  Get out and enjoy...but be safe!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Still icy and closed

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015
Tremont road is still quite icy and most park roads are closed due to dangerous conditions.  Stay safe - John

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Icy....

Tuesday, Feb 17 - Roads are still closed throughout the park due to ice and snow.  Tremont gift shop will not be open today.  Be safe!

Monday, February 16, 2015

Tremont road closed

Presidents Day - NPS Dispatch has informed us that the Tremont Road is closed and in fact the gate is closed at the Townsend Wye.  They are expecting snow and ice. 
Please check the NPS website for more information - http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

here are other resources...

Weather-related road and facility closures may change throughout the day. For updated road and weather information please call (865) 436-1200. Once you hear a voice, dial extension 631 for road information or extension 630 for a weather forecast.
Follow road status updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps. Updates are available for Newfound Gap Road (US-441), Little River Road, Laurel Creek Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road.
This webpage is updated 3-4 times a week. For the most current report, please call the number listed above or follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter.

Be safe!