Area Attractions & Local Information

Weather in the Great Smoky Mountains

Spring: March has the most changeable weather: snow can fall on any day, especially at the higher elevations. A sunny day in the 70’s F. can be followed by a wet, bitterly cold one. By mid to late April, the weather is milder.

Summer: By mid June, heat, haze and humidity are the norm.  Most precipitation falls as afternoon thundershowers.

Autumn: In mid September, a pattern of warm, sunny days and crisp nights often begins.  However, cool, rainy days also occur. Snow may fall at the higher elevations in November.

Winter: days during this fickle season can be sunny and 65º F. or snowy with highs in the 20s. At the lower elevations, snow generally accumulates 1-5 times per year. At Newfound Gap, 69" fall on average and lows of -20º F. are possible.