Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort Snow Report
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Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort in North Carolina offers skiing and snowboarding on 12 slopes and trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. The resort's most popular runs are The Crossover and The Cut-Off, which offer stunning views and challenging terrain. Hawksnest also boasts the longest snow tubing lanes in the Southeast, measuring up to 1000 feet. A little-known fact is that the resort used to be a wildlife refuge, with black bears and bald eagles often spotted in the area. For beginner skiers, the Easy Street trail is perfect for practicing turns and building confidence. After a day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar is the Hawksnest Taproom, where guests can enjoy craft beers and pub fare.
Terrain mix: Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The resort features several mountain aspects, including:
1. Seven Devils Mountain Range: Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort is situated within the Seven Devils Mountain Range, offering stunning views and challenging terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Grandfather Mountain: Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort is located near Grandfather Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This iconic mountain provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor activities at the resort.
3. Beech Mountain: Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort is also close to Beech Mountain, another popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in North Carolina.
4. Appalachian Mountain Range: The resort is part of the larger Appalachian Mountain Range, which stretches from Georgia to Maine and offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Overall, Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and offers visitors the chance to experience the natural beauty of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS RNK.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Wolf Laurel Ski Resort
- Cataloochee Ski Area
Campgrounds
- Honey Bear Campground
- Old Johns River Road
- Price Park Campground
- Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Goshen Creek
- Julian Price
Fishing spots
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 Hawksnest Golf & 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 Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Hawksnest Golf & 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 Hawksnest Golf & 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 Hawksnest Golf & 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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort.