Sapphire Valley Resort and The High South stand on the edge of the massive cliff line known as the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Scroll down to learn more and how it impact the Sapphire Valley Resort weather!
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The Blue Ridge Escarpment is the transitional zone between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont region, marked by a dramatic elevation change ranging from approximately 1,300 to 2,500 feet.
This steep rise significantly influences the local climate. Transylvania County and nearby Sapphire Valley Resort experience the highest annual rainfall in the area, as weather systems collide with the Escarpment, intensifying precipitation and occasionally enhancing winds—especially during tropical storms.
One notable historical event occurred during the storms of July 15–16, 1916, when exceptionally heavy rainfall along the Escarpment contributed to the catastrophic failure of the Lake Toxaway Dam.
More recently, in October 2020, the Escarpment's terrain played a role in accelerating wind speeds from the remnants of Hurricane Zeta, with gusts exceeding 60 mph.
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