Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Grandfather Mountain 8th Annual Winter Weather Contest

The Woolly Worm made its prediction at last month's Festival and all the weather experts are completing their forecasts for the coming winter.  Now it’s your turn. This year marks the 8th Annual Winter Weather Contest for Grandfather Mountain E-Club members.

“Winter” for this contest refers to November 15 through April 15. Those interested are asked to fill out the questionnaire  with their winter predictions.

Once again the snowfall measurement used for this winter's contest will be taken from data gathered at the Entrance Gate to Grandfather Mountain. High winds at the top of the Mountain have affected precipitation data in previous years and the amount recorded at that location is generally less than what the Mountain actually experiences. Temperature and wind readings continue to come from the top of the Mountain. Grandfather’s previous winter weather data has been included under some questions to provide reference.

A Winter Weather Winner will be named at the end of April and will receive a day pass for six to the Mountain with lunch included at Mildred’s Grill.

All Grandfather Mountain Winter Weather forecasts must be received by Thursday, November 14, 2013 at midnight.

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