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.
What is the weather like in New Orleans during May? May is the transition month from the warm but comfortable spring weather to the more humid summer weather. Early in the month the weather is most comfortable with early morning lows mostly in the mid to upper 60s f (18-21C) with afternoon high temperatures mostly in the lower 80s f (27-28C). As the month progresses, the afternoon highs are mostly in the mid to upper 80s f (30-31C) with about 4 days this month reaching or exceeding 90f (32C).