Smoking in the Rain?

[REBeau]

I am new to using a smoker. Tonight I started using it and it started to raining. I have read two different answers 1. That I can use the smoker in the rain. 2. I should not use my smoker in the rain.

 

[Tim W]

I am new to using a smoker. Tonight I started using it and it started to raining. I have read two different answers 1. That I can use the smoker in the rain. 2. I should not use my smoker in the rain.

I have not had any problems but after the rains and cook is done I empty the pellets to be sure any that got wet are removed

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the group

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome

 

[ANT0407]

I've never had any issues in the rain. My smoker is on my deck without any cover and works just fine.

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
You can always use a large umbrella with a stand

 

[brewersfan73]

I've never had any issues in the rain. My smoker is on my deck without any cover and works just fine.

Ditto

 

[Redoctapus]

I am new to using a smoker. Tonight I started using it and it started to raining. I have read two different answers 1. That I can use the smoker in the rain. 2. I should not use my smoker in the rain.

Welcome aboard.
A $50.00 popup canopy does a good job of keeping the smoker going in the rain. Be mindful of the wind. I use 5 gallon buckets to weight it down.

 

[jswatson0917]

Some kind of cover will help during smoking especially for keeping the pellets dry, once the pellets get wet they will expand and possibly clog the auger. Personally I have smoked in windy weather, rainy weather, hot weather, cold weather and snow. Wind and cold/ snow will extend your cook times