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CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA

SKI REPORT
April 11, 2025

Freeze Watch
2025-04-13T10:00:00-04:00

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.


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No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.82". Weather today, showers likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely after 5pm. patchy fog before 9am, then patchy fog after 11am. otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. west wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. chance of precipitation is 70%. new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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About the Area


The Cataloochee Ski Area in North Carolina is located in the Great Smoky Mountains, specifically in the Cataloochee Valley. The resort is situated within the Cataloochee Ranch and is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks, including:

1. The Great Smoky Mountains: This iconic mountain range is the most prominent feature surrounding the Cataloochee Ski Area. It is part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range and offers stunning views and diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

2. Mount Sterling: Located to the southeast of the ski resort, Mount Sterling is a prominent peak in the Great Smoky Mountains. It offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.

3. Hemphill Bald: Hemphill Bald is a mountain peak located to the north of the ski area. It offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

4. Cataloochee Peak: This peak is located within the Cataloochee Valley and provides a picturesque backdrop for the ski resort. It offers a variety of terrain for all skill levels.

Overall, the Cataloochee Ski Area is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges and peaks that provide a unique and scenic backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.

Cataloochee Ski Area is a popular ski resort in North Carolina. The resort has 18 trails, 5 lifts, and a vertical drop of 740 feet. The best trails at Cataloochee Ski Area are Upper and Lower Snowbird, Upper and Lower Omigosh, and Rocket. An interesting fact is that the resort is named after the nearby Cataloochee Valley, which was once a thriving community but was later abandoned. For beginner skiers, the best trail is Easy Way, which is a gentle slope perfect for learning and practicing. The best apres ski bar is Tony's Tube World & Arcade, which offers a fun and lively atmosphere with arcade games and great drinks.