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THIS
MONTH'S TOPIC:
Elevations &
Climate!
Why come to the mountains? Is it our “four
seasons” climate? The views? Cooler summers? High elevations?
The wilderness? Recreation? Wildlife? Maybe you’d answer,
“All of the above.”
Two of the possibilities – “elevations” and “climate”
- are inter-related. The higher you go, the cooler the climate.
Many newcomers hear that elevations over 3,000’ are preferred
because the summers are cooler. Cooler than what – elevations
of 2,000’? If you come from Miami, elevations at 1,500’
are cooler than at sea level.
Summers Are Cool
Climate is definitely related to elevation – in more ways
than one. Take summer, for instance. Summers are cooler in the mountains.
My valley is at an 1,800’ elevation. My summer
temperatures run about 10-12° cooler than Charlotte or Winston-Salem
– a pleasant relief. Now consider this: the warmest early
morning temperature on my front porch all last summer was 62°
(with the exception of one morning at 68°). Many mornings were
between 57° - 60°.
In the higher mountains, say above 3,000’, summer temperatures
rarely get above 85°, and nights are very pleasant, sometimes
in the mid to upper 50’s. Mid-July to mid-August is the warmest
with the highest humidity. It can be uncomfortable, but barely lasts
long thanks to a local phenomenon. When the air and humidity heat
up on those few summer days, the air cannot hold the humidity. By
three or four o’clock in the afternoon we’ll get a shower
or thunderstorm that cools things back down below 70° by dinnertime.
Winters Are Cold
Now consider elevations at a different time of year – winter.
We all know that water freezes at 32° - right? Since average
temperatures are lower at the higher elevations, it quickly becomes
obvious that more frozen precipitation falls above 3,000’.
We’re not talking about more storms at the higher elevations
– simply that the average temperature is lower. Thus, when
it’s raining at 2,200’ elevations, it may be snowing
or icy at 3,300’.
Wind can also be a factor. Winter winds above 3,000’ can be
brutal. When fronts come through, they bring very strong gusty winds
and, when combined with low temperatures, make for an extreme day.
When a general storm comes through, the entire area may get more
or less the same snowfall, winds, and temperatures. This situation
affects the entire area. It’s the day-to-day temperatures
and precipitation that bring more ice or snow to higher elevations
and just rain to the lower ones.
So, now it’s up to you. Why not take a few minutes to let
us know your thoughts and plans? Just click on paulchristian@ncmountainland.net
or david@ncmountainland.net
and we’ll respond promptly.
We look forward to seeing you here in the mountains!
Paul Christian
Broker!
The purpose of Land Rush is to educate and inform
you in such a way that, once you arrive here in the mountains, you’ll
be prepared to make your purchase. If you haven’t already,
please – before you come - take time to download our buyer’s
guide – “Carolina Dreaming” - from our website.
It’s short, easy to read, and will provide you with the basic
information needed to make your trip a roaring success. For your
free copy, go to:
www.ncmountainland.net/manualdesc.html
Ready to come to the mountains? Call us at all reasonable
hours, seven days a week, at 800/849-9225. Ask for David or Paul
and we’ll set up a time and place convenient for you. We’ll
take whatever time is required to help make your land ownership
dreams come true!
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