Primary versus Secondary Sources. Primary Sources. Primary sources are original sources of information that have not yet been filtered through analysis, examination or interpretation. Typically, primary sources are contemporary to the events and individuals being researched. Primary sources differ both in content and format from discipline to discipline.
WEATHER: Cloudy days, precipitation, and cold temperatures reveal the hostile environment atop Clingmans Dome. Proper preparation is essential for a good visit. Weather conditions atop Clingmans Dome change quickly. Snow can fall from anytime between September and May.
Spring wildflowers bloom from April to June, peaking in May. Summer days are hot (95-110 F / 35-43 C), but the nights usually cool down to quite confortable temperatures (65-75 F / 18-24 C). Afternoon storms are common from mid-July to mid-September. Storms may produce waterfalls as well as flash floods.