Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative
Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period
that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records
temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about
the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/
Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount
LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands
Visitor Center on 12/01/1921