(Sevier Co, TN) – New webcams at Newfound Gap and Clingmans Dome show you a live look at the view, but also the temperature, the wind and humidity. The technology is allows you to check the current conditions unless a ranger drove over the mountain,” said Brad Free, GSMNP interpretive ranger.
LINK: Clingmans Dome Weather and Air Quality Webcam
LINK: Newfound Gap Webcam and Weather Information
Many hikers dress for the conditions at lower elevations in Gatlinburg, then find themselves unprepared for the weather that can change wildly at the higher elevations.
“It can be raining or snowing at Clingmans Dome and the sun will be shining down here in the Smokies [at Sugarlands Visitor Center]. It is usually 15 to 20 degrees colder up there than Gatlinburg. You need to be sure to pack the proper clothing and equipment, even if it’s just a short day-hike. And tell people where you are going to hike, so searchers will know where to look if you get stuck in an emergency,” said Free.
