If you're planning to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park today, be prepared to bundle up and plan ahead. The park's gateway towns have thrived this fall despite the government shutdown , as visitors continue to flock to the region for its vivid scenery and seasonal charm.

Now the Smokies have been transformed into a winter wonderland after frigid temperatures and snowfall swept through the area Monday morning—the second winter event of the season. While the scenes are breathtaking, some roads remain closed due to icy conditions and safety concerns.

The National Park Service announced Monday that multiple routes through the park were closed as crews continue clearing snow and ice from higher elevations. The closures come after a sharp temperature drop late Sunday brought th

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