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.
May is the driest month. The Pacific Northwest has the highest average rainfall in North America, and most of that falls in winter with popular tourist cities like Seattle and San Francisco averaging 5 inches (12.7cm) per month, while summers are drier. Average winter temperatures are between 37 and 46Â°F (3-8Â°C).