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Wolf Laurel Ski Resort Snow Report

Tennessee, United States Mars Hill
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Wolf Laurel Ski Resort -- Tennessee ski resort
Wolf Laurel Ski Resort Tennessee · Mars Hill
About this resort

Wolf Laurel Ski Resort

Wolf Laurel Ski Resort is a popular ski resort located in North Carolina. The resort boasts a variety of ski trails, with some of the best including the expert-level Upper Laurel Run and the intermediate-level Big Bald. The resort also offers beginner-friendly trails, such as The Meadows. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally founded in 1964 by the same company that built Vail Ski Resort in Colorado. For beginners, it's recommended to take lessons at the Wolf Ridge Ski School, which offers programs for all ages and skill levels. The best après ski bar in the area is the nearby Wolf Ridge Brewing, where visitors can enjoy craft beer and food.

Terrain mix: Wolf Laurel Ski Resort is located in the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. The resort is situated in the Bald Mountains, which are a subrange of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The highest peak in the Bald Mountains is Big Bald Mountain, which reaches an elevation of 5,516 feet.

The ski slopes at Wolf Laurel Ski Resort are primarily located on Big Bald Mountain, offering skiers and snowboarders stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The resort features a variety of runs for all skill levels, from beginner slopes to advanced terrain.

Overall, the mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Wolf Laurel Ski Resort provide a beautiful backdrop for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy a day on the slopes.

StateTennessee
LocationMars Hill
Detailed forecast

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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

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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 MRX.

452 FXUS64 KMRX 220605 AFDMRX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Morristown TN 205 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 159 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 - Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight through Wednesday. A few strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds aren`t out of the question, but overall severe chances are low. Additionally, some localized flooding could also occur, but again chances are relatively low. - Tuesday will be the last day with well above normal temperatures. Wednesday will feature near-normal temperatures as a pattern shift occurs, with below normal temperatures expected Thursday onward. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 Over the next 48 hours a rex block pattern will take shape over the eastern CONUS, with an upper low deepening over the Ohio valley and central Appalachian region and the upper high to its north strengthening over the Canadian side of the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, surface high pressure develops beneath the ridge over the Great Lakes which will help to push a weak front, which was situated from West Virginia southwest into the Cumberland Plateau this evening, southward through the area sometime late Tuesday afternoon and evening. All of this will result in continued scattered to numerous shower and thunderstorm activity across the region through late Wednesday evening, with the best coverage during diurnally favored daytime hours but also with lingering convection during the overnight hours. For Tuesday, with the boundary slowly shifting south, the threat of any strong to severe storms should largely be relegated to the far southern TN valley and our western NC counties. However, PWATs will remain elevated through Wednesday, and storm motions very slow, so an isolated flooding threat could exist virtually anywhere through that period, though in general the risk of flooding should shift south with time as well. Speaking of Wednesday, the pattern change really gets underway late Wednesday. The upper low associated with the rex block pattern, dives east southeast to the coastal Carolina region Wednesday night into Thursday, allowing for persistent northerly flow to spread across the CWA, ushering in significantly cooler and drier air. We`ll still be warm on Wednesday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s south of I-40. But Thursday through the weekend will see highs topping out largely in the 70s, except the far southern TN valley which may still manage to best the 80 degree mark each day. Perhaps the more important note will be overnight lows in the 40s and 50s Friday night onward. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 159 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 Scattered thunderstorms will impact TYS and TRI for the first few hours of the TAF. CHA should remain VFR as storms remain north of the terminal overnight. After showers and storms exit, there could be a short window of fog at TRI just prior to sunrise, but any clearing in sky cover may support sub-MVFR vsby. Additional thunderstorms develop this afternoon and will be scattered in coverage. Additional TAFs will refine the timing for each terminal. Showers and storms linger until Tuesday evening before dissipating. VFR conditions return for the last few hours of the TAF. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Chattanooga Airport, TN 91 68 86 65 / 70 30 60 40 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, TN 87 67 82 64 / 70 50 80 80 Oak Ridge, TN 86 66 82 63 / 70 40 70 50 Tri Cities Airport, TN 82 63 77 58 / 80 70 80 60 && .MRX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NC...NONE. TN...NONE. VA...NONE. && $$ DISCUSSION...CD AVIATION...BH

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.

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FAQ

About Wolf Laurel Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Wolf Laurel 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 Wolf Laurel 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 Wolf Laurel 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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