Looks like Saturday’s weather will be more winter like than spring. Current forecast says high of 46 but will feel like 39. Winds up to 20 mph. Attendance will likely take a hit.

I was planning on making the trip, until I saw that forecast. Plus, I’m still recovering from being sick recently.

Hope it goes well, but the weather won’t help.

Was told that north of 10,000 tickets have been downloaded.

Still in busy season. Will not make it ...Hopefully the event has a great turnout...

Son just texted me saying how “great” (sarcasm) it is to have cold and sleet in April up there today.

Weather shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that has lived in Boone for any amount of time. During my time at App (88-93) I saw it snow in every month except June and July, so sleet in April doesn't surprise me.

Boone for the win, again! I think we will be fine though and still planning to tailgate it and enjoy the day. Bonus football.

t4pizza wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:31 am

Weather shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that has lived in Boone for any amount of time. During my time at App (88-93) I saw it snow in every month except June and July, so sleet in April doesn't surprise me.

I saw it snow 3 feet deep twice in April during my Freshman year in 87.

I can still remember ice forming on the inside of my dorm windows in Bowie, and my car freezing closed.

Good times.

I worked at a beer & wine store in BR in the early and mid 80s. I remember dropping off a bank deposit in the early hours of June 1 and there were a few snow flurries.

mike87 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 10:44 am

Boone for the win, again! I think we will be fine though and still planning to tailgate it and enjoy the day. Bonus football.

We'll be there as well, with a moderated tailgate.

We got married on March 29 ('14) in North Iredell, was rainy off and on but pretty warm. Went to spend 2 nights in BR directly from the wedding. Didn't pay attention to weather due to the other chaos going on. I was in shorts/tee, wife was in a sundress and flops. It was 30 degrees, 60mph wind gusts, and an inch of snow on the ground.

Bigdaddyg1 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:24 am

Son just texted me saying how “great” (sarcasm) it is to have cold and sleet in April up there today.

Appalachian is not for the meek...

biggie wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:47 pm

We got married on March 29 ('14) in North Iredell, was rainy off and on but pretty warm. Went to spend 2 nights in BR directly from the wedding. Didn't pay attention to weather due to the other chaos going on. I was in shorts/tee, wife was in a sundress and flops. It was 30 degrees, 60mph wind gusts, and an inch of snow on the ground.

Still married? Impressive if so. She's a keeper.

biggie wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:47 pm

We got married on March 29 ('14) in North Iredell, was rainy off and on but pretty warm. Went to spend 2 nights in BR directly from the wedding. Didn't pay attention to weather due to the other chaos going on. I was in shorts/tee, wife was in a sundress and flops. It was 30 degrees, 60mph wind gusts, and an inch of snow on the ground.

Sounds like you did pay attention. Baby it's cold outside.

Lowcountry App wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:58 am

I worked at a beer & wine store in BR in the early and mid 80s. I remember dropping off a bank deposit in the early hours of June 1 and there were a few snow flurries.

I was one of your regulars during that time.

ViewCrew87 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 3:43 pm

Lowcountry App wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:58 am

I worked at a beer & wine store in BR in the early and mid 80s. I remember dropping off a bank deposit in the early hours of June 1 and there were a few snow flurries.

I was one of your regulars during that time.

Same. Was a bonus when the new St. Pauli Girl posters were available.

311neers wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 2:09 pm

biggie wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:47 pm

We got married on March 29 ('14) in North Iredell, was rainy off and on but pretty warm. Went to spend 2 nights in BR directly from the wedding. Didn't pay attention to weather due to the other chaos going on. I was in shorts/tee, wife was in a sundress and flops. It was 30 degrees, 60mph wind gusts, and an inch of snow on the ground.

Still married? Impressive if so. She's a keeper.

Yeah she still hates cold weather. She’ll just have to stay inside if/when we ever make the move back to the mtns.

Snow in April is not an uncommon occurrence around these parts ….

Stonewall wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:47 pm

Snow in April is not an uncommon occurrence around these parts ….

I remember a couple of April snow baseball games back in the day. Brrr...not sure how our catchers/pitchers did it.
"Wallow in it"
"You're only cold if you think you're cold"
"We've got a window" (99% of sky could be pitch black pouring rain/snow, but if he saw 1% blue sky...this was the go to)

Some of my favorite Pollard quotes when it was 27 degrees and snowing.
Could be snowing one minute, then sunny the next....BOONE!

And now a chance of snow Saturday night per WataugaOnline.