Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 13 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation at Smokey Point is 47.24 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 6.29 Inches.
How to Roast Asparagus. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper.Roast, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, lightly tossing twice during roasting.ow to Roast Asparagus. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper.
Choose fresh, green looking asparagus for the best tasting vegetable. Use a roasting pan to prepare 2 pounds of baked (roasted) asparagus. Avoid dry or old looking asparagus. Asparagus will naturally break off the woody tip if you hold the asparagus in your and and use the other hand to break the tip off. To roast rather than bake the asparagus preheat the oven to 500 Â°F (260 Â°C). Follow the above directions and bake the asparagus at the higher temperature. This method is a little quicker, produces crispier asparagus tips, but can warp the baking pan.