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Snow and ice have closed these major roads through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A winter storm could bring up to 7 inches of snow in the Great Smoky Mountains. Drivers should be prepared for closures and delays.
Several Smokies roads to close due to winter weather
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are set to close as winter weather moves through the area. Cades Cove Loop Road and Cherokee Orchard Road will close at dusk on January 9, while the following roads will close at 8 a.
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains are closed due to ice, snow. Here's what they are
Cold temperatures are forecast to linger in East Tennessee throughout the week. Snow showers moved across the higher elevations with up to at least five inches, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.
Popular Great Smoky Mountains Trail With 80-Foot Waterfall To Close For Major Renovations
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks, is set to temporarily close one of its most beloved trails. The Laurel Falls Trail is famous for its stunning 80-foot waterfall.
US 441/Newfound Gap Road closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for snow potential
Ahead of the weekend's forecast winter weather, U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina, is closed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The road closed at 8 a.m. Friday. There has been no announcement from the National Park Service when Newfound Gap Road could open again.
National Park Service to close multiple roads, visitor centers for winter weather
Even though conditions may seem safe outside the park, higher-elevation roads often include steep grades and sharp curves that quickly become dangerous in wintery conditions. At the park’s tallest peaks, temperatures drop swiftly and precipitation is much more frequent and heavy.
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Traveling to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in the snow? Here's how to check road conditions
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