People flock to the mountains during the summer to escape the heat, but sometimes the weather at higher elevations can be a little cooler than expected. Clouds often gather and storms producing hail or snow are not unheard of during the middle of the summer in many mountain ranges. As a result, sometimes inclement weather can interfere with recreational plans. Although light hail or snow can make outdoor activities interesting due to the novelty of such weather events during the summer, when things get really nasty the fun disappears. The situation can even get dangerous in particularly severe storms or when lightning is involved. In fact, many people have died on mountaintops as the result of lightning strikes. So, although a few clouds up in the mountains can offer relief from the summer heat, sometimes the relief goes a little too far and people get more coolness than they bargained for!