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Beech Mountain ski resort
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📷 Beech Mountain

North America

Beech Mountain

Projected to open December 4, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, December · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 4 — closed March 14

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Oct 19, 9:02 PM•Weather at base: 1,425m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 4

Beech Mountain is projected to open December 4, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, December. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 15 Mar–21 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar.3Dec2Jan1FebMarAprOpens 4 DecCloses 14 Mar

Best months to book

  1. #1February17cm avg · last season 15.4
  2. #2January23cm avg
  3. #3December14cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 15.4
  2. #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 16.4
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 12

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 19, 09:02 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 4

Projected to open December 4, 2026

17 runs · 9 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

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Updated Oct 19 at 9:02 PM

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Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

Past snow is the model's estimate at the summit: no measurement reached us for these days.

Maps

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Beech Mountain

About Beech Mountain

Beech Mountain Resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and features 95 skiable acres with 17 trails and 8 lifts. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere, terrain for all skill levels, and a dedicated snow tubing park. Key amenities include a terrain park, ice skating rink, ski and snowboard rentals, and multiple dining options. Beech Mountain stands out for its high elevation, scenic views, and vibrant alpine village experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Beech Mountain

Where is Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,425 m (4,675 ft) to a summit of 1,678 m (5,505 ft), giving a vertical drop of 253 m (830 ft).
How big is Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain has 95 acres (38 hectares) of skiable terrain, 17 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain is on the Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Beech Mountain get in a typical season?
Beech Mountain averages 80 inches / 203 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Beech Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.