Temperature Panic

[Wilco44]

Can’t seem to get above 190. Weber charcoal mountain smoker. All vents now fully open. yes, used water..but this hasn’t happened before. Sing lump charcoal. Ps: it’s windy out there

 

[smokerjim]

wind is your enemy, not familiar with your smoker but can you block the wind some how.

 

[noboundaries]

The turkey is a heat sink. The water is a heat sink. Don't know how big a WSM you have, but a couple gallons of water and a 14 lb turkey equals almost a 31 lb heat sink. Stop using the water pan with poultry, ESPECIALLY in the wind.

 

[SmokinAl]

So how did the turkey turn out?
Al

 

[sandyut]

My SWM hated with and rain or snow. have you sealed the door and mid sections? leaking air can cause issues with temp control. gasket kits are cheap and easy.