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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands.
The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The parkway is a 469-mile-long scenic road connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Numerous federal and state highways provide access to the parkway. Milepost markers are positioned every mile along the parkway, starting at 0 in Virginia and ending at 469 in North Carolina. We suggest using a map to identify the area you want to visit, as GPS directions often do not incorporate the parkway's milepost system.
Weather Notes
The weather on the parkway can vary widely along its 469-mile route. Precipitation is possible any time of the year. Winter can be cold and snowy, especially at the higher elevations. Spring and fall can have large temperature swings, from near freezing to over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are hot in the lower elevations, but the highest elevations remain cooler. Summertime thunderstorms are common, so be prepared for weather changes.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
9 mph S
Mon
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 5 mph S
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81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 6 mph SE
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82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SSE
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84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 3 mph SW
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84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph SW
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84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph WSW
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