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2006-2007 Weather Contest

To enter the 2006-2007 Grandfather Mountain Winter Weather Contest fill out the form below.

1. When will Grandfather Mountain have the first significant snowfall (over 6")?

2003-2004: Dec. 21 (6")
2004-2005: Feb. 23 (8")
2005-2006: Feb. 15 (6")

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2. How many days will Grandfather Mountain have at least a trace of snow?

2003-2004: 38 Days
2004-2005: 34 Days
2005-2006: 23 Days

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3. How many inches of snow will Grandfather Mountain get this winter?

The average total snowfall on Grandfather Mountain over the past 50 years is 55.54 inches.

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4. How many inches will Grandfather's largest two-day snowfall be?

2003-2004: 10"
2004-2005: 13"
2005-2006: 8"

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5. How many days will the temperature be zero or below on Grandfather?

2003-2004: 1 day
2004-2005: 5 days
2005-2006: 0 days

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6. What will be the coldest temperature this winter on Grandfather Mountain?

2003-2004: -4 degrees
2004-2005: -11 degrees
2005-2006: 8 degrees

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(Temperature)

7. How many days will wind gusts equal or exceed 100 mph this winter using Grandfather Mountain's current wind gauge? (Grandfather Mountain will be installing a second gauge in December, but this contest will use the one installed at this moment.)

2003-2004: 19 days
2004-2005: 34 days
2005-2006: 40 days

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8. How many days will wind gusts equal or exceed 60 mph this winter using Grandfather Mountain's current wind gauge?

2003-2004: 55 days
2004-2005: 69 days
2005-2006: 85 days

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9. What will be the highest wind speed this winter using Grandfather Mountain's current wind gauge?

2003-2004: 175 mph
2004-2005: 192 mph
2005-2006: 200 mph

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10. How much snow will Grandfather Mountain have on Christmas Day?

From 1955-1990, snow fell 11 times at Grandfather on Christmas Day for a total of 24 inches.

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Tie Breaker. How many inches of snow will Grandfather Mountain have in February?

2003-2004: 25"
2004-2005: 14"
2005-2006: 12"

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All entries are due midnight December 10, 2006. 
Weather data for this contest will be collected between November 15, 2006 and April 15, 2007.  Winners will be notified by the end of April.

 
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What People Say…

" I am a frequent visitor (20+ times a year with an annual pass). I always see something different. Great staff--especially the dining room people. I enjoy running "THE BEAR" "

Everett

Gastonia, NC

" I used to go the mountain as a child with my grandmother. It is a memory that I will never forget."

Cari

Savanah, GA

" I've been trying to get to your mountain since I was old enough to see ads for it on the TV as a child. I'm all grown up now, with a 3-year-old daughter of my own, and I'm pleased to report that both of us can now report that we've visited Grandfather Mountain. Both of us have a love of wild places, and yours certainly made an impression on us. We'll be back - often!"

Shannon

Union Hall, VA

" I love Grandfather Mountain. "

Brandon

Greenville, WI

" As close to God as you can get. Unforgettable and awe-inspiring. "

Brian & Amanda

Fort White, FL

" Beautiful park! Loved it. So clean and the animals were so healthy looking. I will definately return. "

Teri

Blowing Rock, NC

" I started visiting with my family as a kid, and have recently visited with my wife. I love it here. Anyone who is ever thinking about visiting or trying to find a place to go should! You will not be let down, there is a little for everyone to do. "

Gary

Fort Myers, FL

" Enjoyed our first trip to Granfather Mtn. - best Fall foliage this side of Massachusetts! Got great bear and eagle pictures - frameable. "

Bonnie

" We used to have family reunions in North Carolina and visited Grandfather Mountain. Although it's been many years since my last visit, the pictures on this site reminded me of what I have to get back! I remember the Swinging Bridge. And I remember taking a nature walk and wondering why everyone cared about the flowers. Now I know. "

Marilyn

Cincinnati, OH

" Just looked at the first "Escape to Grandfather Mountain" on my computer. Grandfather is one of my favorite places in all the world, and my wife & I first visited on our honeymoon in Aug. of 1959. Now I have health problems, and at age 70 I don't know when, or if, I'll ever return in person. But I "return" constantly now via my computer, and can relive the beautiful memories of actually being there. Thank you so very much for having this wonderful web site, and for the fantastic photos included. I wish I could be back "on top", but this is the next best thing. "

William

Greenville, SC