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Beech Mountain Ski Resort Snow Report

North Carolina, United States Banner Elk
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort -- North Carolina ski resort
Beech Mountain Ski Resort North Carolina · Banner Elk
About this resort

Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Beech Mountain Ski Resort is a popular ski destination in North Carolina. The resort boasts 17 trails and 8 lifts, with the most challenging runs being Oz Run and White Lightning. The resort also has a long and interesting history, having been founded in 1967 as the highest ski area east of the Rockies. For beginner skiers, the Powder Bowl and Southern Star trails offer gentle slopes to practice on. The resort's apres ski scene is vibrant, with a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from. For a cozy atmosphere and delicious drinks, head to the Beech Mountain Brewing Company.

Terrain mix: Beech Mountain Ski Resort is located in North Carolina and is part of the Appalachian Mountain range. The resort is situated on Beech Mountain, which is the highest town in the eastern United States at an elevation of 5,506 feet. The ski resort offers a variety of slopes and trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with the highest peak reaching 5,506 feet. The mountain features a vertical drop of 830 feet and receives an average annual snowfall of 80 inches, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

StateNorth Carolina
LocationBanner Elk
Detailed forecast

Plan your day down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS GSP.

023 FXUS62 KGSP 240559 AFDGSP Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 159 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... The aviation forecast was updated to reflect the 06Z TAF issuance. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. Lingering showers taper off today as drier air moves in and cuts off rain chances through at least middle of next week. Temperatures remain cool through the weekend before returning to normal next week. && .DISCUSSION... Key message 1: Lingering showers taper off today as drier air moves in and cuts off rain chances through at least middle of next week. Temperatures remain cool through the weekend before returning to normal next week. The persistent cold air damming starts to break down today as drier air is ushered in from the northeast. Before the drier air, lingering showers and drizzle to start the day and begin fizzling out by the afternoon. A reinforcing area of high pressure off to the north helps to amplify and swing in a back door cold front tonight and into Friday. As the dry air comes in, it could increase fog chances for a period late Thursday night or early Friday morning. With the ample amount of much drier air, this should shunt rain chances for the foreseeable future. Long range guidance hints at the next chance being out on Day 7, as it suggests another strong frontal boundary approaching the region. Still too far out to pinpoint anything, but for now, enjoy the drier air. As for temperatures, the CAD in place keeps daytime highs well into the cool range, mostly 60s with low 70s in northeast Georgia. As the CAD erodes, temps creep back up, but remain more like what Fall should be. Drier air moving in helps to drop those overnight temps through Monday night before slowly warming. Some locations in the mountains and NC Piedmont look to dip into the 40s each night through Sunday night. Surface winds become southerly again by midweek, allowing for moisture to steadily increase, raising overnight temps. && .AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... At KCLT and elsewhere: IFR through the overnight hours with some locations improving slowly Thursday after 16z. KAVL could have a brief period of 1SM vsby, so TEMPO from 10z-14z. Drier air moves in and should bring KCLT back to VFR by 22z-00z. Other sites to follow. -RA expected at all sites through mid morning before tapering off. Winds remain NE through the period and gusts of 15-25kts pick up again Thursday morning for all terminals east of the mountains. Outlook: VFR should return everywhere by Friday and into the weekend, though mountain/river valley fog/stratus could still develop before daybreak each day. && .GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. NC...None. SC...None. && $$ CP

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
Respect closed terrain
Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.

Track Beech Mountain Ski Resort in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Beech Mountain Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Beech Mountain Ski Resort come from?

Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the snow report updated?

Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.

What's the elevation at Beech Mountain Ski Resort?

See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.

What ski resorts are near Beech Mountain Ski Resort?

See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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