View from Webcam positioned near the top of the mountain

(updated every half hour)

Westward facing view from Mount Mitchell State Park, directed towards Blackstock Knob.

Weather station data from near the top of the mountain

(updated every half hour)

Special thanks to the Carolina Mountain Club, whose sponsorship made this online weather station possible. This weather station was purchased by the Carolina Mountain Club in memory of Mr. Alan Barton, a longtime club member. Thanks also to the Mountain Area Information Network, which provided the internet connection.

The National Park Service, National Forests in North Carolina, Carolina Mountain Club and Mountain Area Information Network websites are not part of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The division is not responsible for their content.

Road and Trail information

Road closures and weather conditions on the Blue Ridge Parkway:

Call (828) 298-0398
or check online at http://www.nps.gov/blri/

Trail closures and information:

Contact the Appalachian Ranger District at (828) 682-6146
or check online at http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/