March 26, 2024:
GSMNP Press Release:
Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed following a high wind event that occurred overnight. Trees are down across roads and trails. Crews are assessing conditions, clearing trees and will open roads when it is safe to do so.
The following roads are closed as of 12 p.m.:
Gatlinburg Bypass
Newfound Gap Road (US 441) between Gatlinburg, TN and Cherokee, NC
Little River Road
Laurel Creek Road
Cherokee Orchard Road at the park boundary
Greenbrier Road at the ranger station
Tremont Road
Foothills Parkway new section
Foothills Parkway between Look Rock and US 129
Wears Gap Road
A National Weather Service wind advisory and high wind warning remain in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park between 2 and 3 a.m.
Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers are open. Visitors coming to the park today are encouraged to stop in a visitor center for updates on current conditions. Updates will be posted on the park’s website and social media.
