Things to do / Travel Guide
As a result of the wide range in elevation in the southern Appalachian Mountains region, weather is vastly different at higher and lower altitudes. Pretty much any time of year is a good time to visit this region, except for in the winter, when, regardless of which area you're in, it will most probably be very cold. While all elevations experience a good amount of rainfall throughout the year, at lower elevations fog and cloud cover are more prominent. The skies are clearer and the air is drier up in the mountains, where, on average, temperatures are 10-15 degrees lower than in other parts of the region.
Though there are four distinct seasons in the southern Appalachian Mountains, unexpected snowfall and cold weather can strike anytime from October-April. Winters can range from milder temperatures in the lower elevations to bitterly cold temperatures and significant snowfall in higher elevations. Spring arrives sometime between March and May, with warmer, but still mild weather and wildflowers in bloom. Summers in the low-lying areas are hot and humid with common afternoon thunderstorms, while the air is drier and temperatures are cooler up in the higher elevations. Falls are moderately dry with warm days and cool evenings.
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