The public can now access images taken every 15 minutes, along with hourly information on temperature, humidity, wind speeds, precipitation and air quality. 

The new webcams at Clingmans Dome and Newfound Gap were installed last year, and staff has been testing their reliability and accessibility over the last several months. Visitors can check visibility and precipitation conditions to better determine viewing and traveling conditions. The park also has webcams at Look Rock, Purchase Knob and Twin Creeks.

“We’re excited to have this opportunity to collect and share timely weather and air quality conditions with park visitors, as well as those who simply want to experience Smokies views from wherever they are in the country,” said Air Quality Specialist Jim Renfro. “We’re hearing from many people that these views and weather conditions help them feel connected to the park even if they are very far away or have never had a chance to visit in person.”

Funding for webcam installation and annual operations came from Friends of the Smokies and the National Park Service Air Resources Division. Other park partners helping to provide weather data and communication are Great Smoky Mountains Association, Tennessee Valley Authority, National Weather Service, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency and Air Resource Specialists, Inc. 

Webcam information is available at www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.