📷 Cataloochee
North America
Cataloochee
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 12, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Past 48 Hours
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Overview
Cataloochee is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Cataloochee Ski Area is located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, and features 50 acres of skiable terrain with 18 slopes and trails suitable for all ability levels. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere, snowmaking coverage on all slopes, and night skiing on select trails. Signature experiences include ski and snowboard lessons, a dedicated snow sports school, and a tubing park, making it a popular destination for both beginners and seasoned skiers in the Southeast. Key amenities include equipment rentals, a base lodge with dining options, and convenient access from nearby cities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cataloochee
Lifts
5
Skiable area
50 ac
Runs by difficulty(18 total)
Beginner
7
44% of terrain
Intermediate
7
39% of terrain
Advanced
3
17% of terrain
Expert
3
17% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Base
1420m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
5.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1533m
Temp
--°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1646m
Temp
13.4°C
Wind
5.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Cataloochee Webcam
ResortCams / Cataloochee Ski Area
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Cataloochee (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:03 AM
Today 19 / 135.1mm | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 131.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 22 / 122.7mm | Fri, Jul 17 21 / 1415.3mm | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 1312mm | Sun, Jul 19 22 / 141.2mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.9 | 3 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 14.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 9.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 16 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 14 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 17 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1646m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
19.1°
13.4°
10 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
22.1°
13.2°
7 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
21.9°
12.2°
6 km/h
Fri
17
⛈️
21.2°
13.8°
9 km/h
Sat
18
⛈️
22.7°
13.2°
5 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
21.9°
13.7°
9 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
23.9°
13.2°
7 km/h
Tue
21
⛈️
23°
16°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
21.8°
12.7°
10 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
21.3°
11.6°
9 km/h
Summit elevation (1646m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 46cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 46cm full-season avg
46cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined compared to the 30-year average, with the 5-year mean at 38.2 cm versus the long-term average of 46.8 cm. The current season's snowfall is slightly above the recent 5-year average (105%) but remains below the 30-year norm (86%), indicating a period of reduced snowfall overall. Notably, the 2021 season was an outlier with significantly higher snowfall (61.7 cm), while other recent years have been well below historical averages, highlighting increased variability and a downward trend in snowfall.
Cataloochee Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 57cm with an average of 33 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 2.6cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2.1cm |
| December | 10.1cm | 6 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5.3cm |
| January | 18.9cm | 9 days | 3cm | 12cm | 8.9cm |
| February | 13.7cm | 8 days | 4cm | 11cm | 6.3cm |
| March | 8.5cm | 5 days | 1cm | 7cm | 4.4cm |
| April | 3.2cm | 2 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.9cm |
| May | 0.1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1.7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 12, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
