Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort Snow Report
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Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is a premier ski destination in Tennessee, offering a range of skiing and snowboarding options for all abilities. The resort boasts over 10 ski trails, with the Black Diamond Grizzly being the most challenging. A lesser-known fact about Ober Gatlinburg is that it is home to the only ski resort in Tennessee that offers night skiing. For beginners, the Upper Bear Cub slope is a great starting point. After hitting the slopes, head to The Loft Lounge for some après ski drinks and snacks, with stunning views of the Smoky Mountains as the backdrop.
Terrain mix: The Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is located in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on various mountain ranges and aspects, including:
1. The Great Smoky Mountains: The resort is situated within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering stunning views and diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Mount Harrison: This mountain range is home to several ski runs and offers a variety of slopes for all skill levels.
3. Mount LeConte: The third-highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, Mount LeConte offers challenging runs and breathtaking views for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
4. Slopes and Terrain Parks: Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, as well as terrain parks for freestyle riders.
Overall, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort provides a unique mountain experience in Tennessee with a range of terrain options for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
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 MRX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
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 Ober Gatlinburg 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 Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Ober Gatlinburg 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 Ober Gatlinburg 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 Ober Gatlinburg 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 Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort.