Spring
March through May: Spring brings with it unpredictable weather. Changes occur rapidly – sunny skies can yield to snow flurries in a few hours. March is the month with the most radical changes; snow can fall at any time during the month, particularly in the higher elevations. Temperatures in the lower elevations have a mean high of 61ºF. Low temperatures, which are often below freezing, have a mean of 42ºF. By mid-April the weather is usually milder. Daytime temperatures often reach the 70s and occasionally the 80s. Below freezing temperatures at night are uncommon in the lower elevations but still occur higher up. April averages over four inches of rain, usually in the form of afternoon showers. May is warmer, with daytime highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 40s and 50s. May rainfall averages about 4.5 inches.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. Hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies! Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife observing, and auto touring are all among some of the popular activities. Find out more information about the park by visiting a local welcome center or online at http://www.nps.gov/grsm
The Great Smoky National park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, some secondary roads, campgrounds, and other visitor facilities close in the winter months. Other roads may be temporary closed due to weather or construction. For detailed information about closures, please call (865) 436-1200 option 2.
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