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Graywolf
01-30-2011, 20:18
Just out of curiosity and because I liek to watch the weather in places I like to hike, even if I am not there, I looked at the forecast for Blood Mountain and the highs for the next week will be in the upper 40's and 50's.. Oh man..
I rather be hiking!!:(
Graywolf
Upper 40s and 50s? Brr. Too cold.:p
Pedaling Fool
01-30-2011, 20:28
What's your source -- got a link? As for weather forecasts the further they go out the more inaccurate they are, in fact if you watch real close to your local weather they are constantly revising the long-term forecasts.
By "next week" are you meaning the weekend or what?
GeneralLee10
01-30-2011, 20:30
That's the kinda job I need always wrong and still employed
couscous
01-30-2011, 20:36
Looks like the area will be back in the 20's by Wednesday.
http://i.wund.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=30512
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 20:39
www.findlocalweather.com/pinpoint/us/ga/blood+mountain+wilderness/current509544.html (http://www.findlocalweather.com/pinpoint/us/ga/blood+mountain+wilderness/current509544.html)
This is the same site I planned my section hike on in 2009 and it was right on. It hasnt failed me yet..BUT!!
We all know Mountain Weather is unpredictable..soooo....
It was in the 60s today at Grassy Gap at 3K elevation. I suspect Blood was mid to upper 50s today with total sunshine.
This weekend's weather was unbelievable. I cannot remember a January weekend like this in many years. But rain is likely tomorrow and I suspect some colder air to follow.
Pedaling Fool
01-30-2011, 20:44
www.findlocalweather.com/pinpoint/us/ga/blood+mountain+wilderness/current509544.html (http://www.findlocalweather.com/pinpoint/us/ga/blood+mountain+wilderness/current509544.html)
This is the same site I planned my section hike on in 2009 and it was right on. It hasnt failed me yet..BUT!!
We all know Mountain Weather is unpredictable..soooo....
That says Blairsville, Ga...
Pedaling Fool
01-30-2011, 20:48
Try this, if you click on the temp it'll give you a weekly forecast. http://www.sophiaknows.com/atdb/weather.php?section=1
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 20:50
That says Blairsville, Ga...
Right there above the temps it says BLOOD MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS. Open you eyes..
Pedaling Fool
01-30-2011, 20:51
That says Blairsville, Ga...
Correction, I clicked on the wrong link.
will1972
01-30-2011, 20:53
Yep, Blairsville is the closest town to Blood Mtn. I believe in the area around Slaughter Gap at certain times of the year you can see the lights of Blairsville on occasion in the distance. Either way Blairsville is still a good distance away. But still the closest town.
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 20:53
Correction, I clicked on the wrong link.
Both of our links concur..Wheww!!!
Dosnt matter, either way, I still want to hike...
wrongway_08
01-30-2011, 21:11
try this link
Blairsville is the closest major town to Blood Mtn about 12 miles as the crow flies. However Suches (unicorporated) is only 6 miles to Blood Mtn as the crow flies.
There are no reliable weather reporting stations for Blood Mtn or the trail because all are at much lower elevation. Even the Blood Mtn Wilderness weather is probably taken from the Turners Corner weather station which is only 1600'. The trail runs between 3K & 4K through this area and all the weather reporting stations are at 2200 or lower. So you have to figure 5 to 10 degrees cooler on the trail.
But your best bet for Blood Mtn weather is to call Mtn Crossings. They can look out the window.
Mongoose2
01-30-2011, 21:31
Perfect hiking weather in Georgia today! Spring's right around the corner!
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 21:33
Well, This has always been a good link for me ot go to while planning.
Actually, when I was planning my hike in 2009, all the weather reporst EXCEPT this link, were wrong, including from people who are there.. But thats ok...:p
I saw the post for the Smokies and they too are seeing high temps this week. I personaly think that is great.. I love good weather..
Now I want to hike..
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 21:34
try this link
Yep, same link as above..same report..Cant wait to be out there hiking..
mweinstone
01-30-2011, 22:15
you knowlage sooo small,...even hubble telescope cannot find! it exist only in theory!lmao.
colds the money weather.
it aint started yet.
blood goes to 10.
watch.
Much wisdom in such a small post.
Graywolf
01-30-2011, 22:36
you knowlage sooo small,...even hubble telescope cannot find! it exist only in theory!lmao.
colds the money weather.
it aint started yet.
blood goes to 10.
watch.
Lets go!! Cold dosnt bother me..
Hiked up Blood Mountain with a group from school, what great weather! I hope some of you guys make it over there while the weather is so fair, couldn't have asked for a better experience.