📷 Cataloochee
North America
Cataloochee
Closed for the season
Season ended March 11, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed March 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Mar 17
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Cataloochee is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of March 11, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 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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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed March 11, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Minimal base - conditions are thin.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Base
1420m
Temp
20.8°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1533m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1646m
Temp
19.4°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Live Conditions
Cataloochee Webcam
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1646m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
19.7°
12°
Fri
29
🌧️
20.4°
9.9°
Sat
30
🌧️
18.2°
11.8°
Sun
31
🌧️
17.3°
6.9°
Mon
1
🌧️
18.4°
10.2°
Tue
2
☀️
16.1°
7°
Wed
3
⛅
16.8°
6.9°
Thu
4
☁️
17.5°
5.7°
Fri
5
🌧️
15.7°
9.3°
Sat
6
🌧️
16.4°
12°
Summit elevation (1646m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
61cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+55%
vs 5-Year Avg
39.3cm avg by now
+19%
vs 30-Year Avg
51.3cm avg by now
39.3cm
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.
Season at a Glance
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.
