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| Weather for 1/25-27 | Weather | Temp.-high/low | UV Index |
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| Piedmont-Pelzer, S.C. | Winter mix-Friday/Partly Sunny for the rest of the weekend | 36-52-48/30s F | 3-Moderate |
| Home-Taylors, S.C. | Winter mix-Friday/Partly Sunny for the rest of the weekend | 34-52-47/30s F | 3-Moderate |
| Mountain Bridge State Park-Cleveland, S.C. | Ice and Snow Friday, & Partly Sunny Sat & Sun/Winter Storm Watch | 30-44-42/20s F | 3-Moderate |
Pisgah National Forest-Brevard, N.C.-276 |
Ice and Snow Friday, & Partly Sunny Sat & Sun/Winter Storm Watch | 33-41-44/20s F | 3-Moderate |
| Mt. Mitchell State Park-Closed | Friday-Snow/Partly Clear but dangerously cold this Weekend/Winter Weather Advisory | 30-47-41/20s-feels like 10-1 F | 3-Moderate |
| Great Smokey Mountains-Cherokee, N.C.-441 Closed Because of Rockside | Winter Storm Watch/Friday Snow/Partly Cloudy Rest of Weekend, Higher elv. dangerously cold | 34-39-43/20s-feels like 10-1 F | 3-Moderate |
| Great Smokey Mountains-Gatlinburg, TN-441 Closed | Winter Storm Watch/Friday Snow/Partly Cloudy Rest of Weekend, Higher elv. dangerously cold | 34-39-43/20s-feels like 10-1 F F | 3-Moderate |
| Sumter National Forest/ Jocassee Gorge | Ice and Snow Friday, & Partly Sunny Sat & Sun/Winter Storm Watch | 28-42-39/20s F | 3-Moderate |
| Special Bulletin From the US Weather Service | There is a Winter Storm Watch for Friday, & Western NC Mountains will be covered with snow on the trails this weekend. Maybe some in SC mountains. Very cold this week at Night. | ||
| Ozone/Pollution | |
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| Piedmont-Pelzer, S.C. | Good-Ozone |
| Home-Taylors, S.C. | Good-Ozone |
| Mountain Bridge State Park-Cleveland, S.C. | Good-Ozone |
| Pisgah National Forest-Brevard, N. C. | Good-Ozone |
| Mt. Mitchell State Park-Burnsville, NC | Good-Ozone |
| Great Smokey Mountains-Cherokee, N.C. | Good-Fine Particles |
| Great Smokey Mountains-Gatlinburg, TN | Good-Fine Particles |
| Sumter National Forest-Cashier, NC | Good-Fine Particles |
Data Comes From Weather.com
US 441 is closed through the Great Smokeys due to landslide. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed from Great Smokey Mountains to Ashville and past Folk Art Center to Spruce Pine; for up to date closers call (828) 298-0398. Mount Mitchell State Park is closed too. Be aware of Road Closers from weather conditions. Call the National Park for up to date conditions.
Be aware of the elevation that you may be hiking for enjoyment. Weather can change very fast and temperature can drop as the Sun goes down. Dress warmly and be aware of changing condition with the national weather service. If roads are dangerous, do not try to pass through. Snow and Ice are dangerous on roads and trails. It can cause injury or death. Take necessary steps to be prepared.
To See Mountain Conditions, Go To www.resortcams.com
Snakes and the Eco-System 12/23/2011 I just finished watching the show, "Exploring North Carolina". One of the subjects that they talked about was wild snakes. When outside hiking, fishing, birdwatching or all above, please respect these creatures that are part of the eco-system. Even in your yard, they are part of the ecosystem. When attracting birds, you will most likely attract their predator like raptors or snakes. Be mindful of where these predator will hide to catch birds. One of these places is black berry bushes, or other areas that are near where birds eat. Make sure that you do not get near these sites since they will strike. Treat all snakes as poisonous because they all carry bacteria in their mouths. Make sure to respect these animals too. |
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January 10, 2011-Winter Storm: My dad placed food in the bird feeders today down in Pelzer, SC. While he was doing this, the birds were flocking around him. The snow has made them desperate for food. |
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January 25, 2011-Winter Storm in Western North Carolina Since there has been heavey snow in Western North Carolina Mountains, we have seen several bird from the Alpine Forest of Pisgah National Forest. We have seen a Canada Warbler and a Golden Eagle in Taylors, SC in the past week. |
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May 21-31, 2011-Migration of Birds There has been quite a number of migratory birds in the Pelzer area these past weeks. My Aunt had a Darkeye Junco fall from the ski because of exhasesion. I have seen more birds that have not been on my life lists this week. Also, at Pisgah National Forest, there has been several butterflys that have been migrating in the National Forest. The birds are starting to nest on their second time around. This weekend, the Golden Eagle should be nesting up at Devil's Courthouse. (See Pisgah National Forest Park on my website.) |