Introduction to Ecology
Grandfather Mountain Weather and Climate
At one of the higher elevations in the area, Grandfather Mountain is normally 10-15 degrees cooler than the surrounding foothills. Grandfather is also known for its high wind speeds, with the highest recorded wind speed being 124mph in February 2019. The average annual rainfall is around 62.79 inches and the average snowfall in winter is 52.65 inches. Temperatures have ranged from the lowest recorded at -32 degrees F in January of 1985 to the highest recorded at 83.2 degrees F in July of 2012. The usual resource that is used across the mountain for daily weather is the National Weather Service. We display this information on various screens across the mountain so that staff and guests can be aware of any incoming weather such as high winds, thunderstorms, or snowfall which could all potentially temporarily close sections of the park. The National Weather Service includes the wind speeds and visibility, which we look at the most. If winds sus...
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