Just got back from a day hike to Laurel Fork and Roan Mountain shelters. Laurel Fork is cold but tolerable. Roan Mountain is nothing but brutal today. 22 degrees with strong winds and snow. The trail up to the shelter is a solid sheet of ice and there are several spots with ice flows running over the trail. Very hard going up there, but we made in and out with no major injuries. Weatherman says better days are coming though. Posted a picture of a frozen Laurel Fork Falls in the photo section, will give you an idea of how cold its been.