North-Carolina ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every North-Carolina ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
Beech Mountain is the highest ski resort in the eastern United States, with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet. The resort typically has an average snowfall of 80 inches per season and an average snowpack of 20 inches. The best time to visit Beech Mountain is between December and March.
Sugar Mountain is another popular resort in North Carolina, with an average snowfall of 78 inches per season and an average snowpack of 20 inches. The resort has 21 slopes and 8 lifts, and the best time to visit is between December and March.
Appalachian Ski Mountain is a family-friendly resort with 12 slopes and 3 terrain parks. The resort typically has an average snowfall of 50 inches per season and an average snowpack of 18 inches. The best time to visit Appalachian Ski Mountain is between December and March.
North-Carolina ski areas
Every North-Carolina ski area Snoflo tracks. Sortable by any column. Tap a resort name for the full report; scroll down for per-resort 15-day weather meteograms.
| Ski area | Air temp | Snowfall (24h) | Snowpack | 24h fcst | 72h fcst | 120h fcst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Ski Mtn. | 63°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Beech Mountain Ski Resort | 55°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Cataloochee Ski Area | 57°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | 63°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Sugar Mountain Resort | 55°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Wolf Laurel Ski Resort | 69°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
North-Carolina ski-area meteograms
Per-resort interactive weather forecasts. Hover any chart for hourly detail across the next 15 days — temperature curve, precipitation bars, weather symbols, and humidity.
About North-Carolina ski conditions
Where do the North-Carolina ski conditions come from?
Fresh-snow totals are aggregated from resort-side reporting, NOAA's NOHRSC snow analysis grid, and nearby SNOTEL stations. Snowpack and SWE typically come from the closest SNOTEL station to each resort.
What's a meteogram?
A compact 15-day weather chart showing temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather-symbol forecast in one view. It's the same data professional forecasters use, rendered for quick at-a-glance trip planning.
What about backcountry conditions in North-Carolina?
Always consult your regional avalanche center — resort conditions don't translate to backcountry safety. The U.S. avalanche center directory is at avalanche.org.
Can I get an alert when fresh snow falls at a North-Carolina resort?
Yes. Save any ski area as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a fresh-snow threshold, and you'll get a push the moment it crosses. Free with a Snoflo account.