📷 Cataloochee
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Cataloochee
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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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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.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Cataloochee is enjoying clear skies with temperatures at 18°C, which may not be ideal for skiing. With a snow depth of 142cm, conditions are still decent, but the lack of new snow over the past week means the surface might be getting a bit worn. Keep an eye on the weather, as the forecast is uncertain for the next two weeks.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
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.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Base
1420m
Temp
19°C
Wind
14.9km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1533m
Temp
18.3°C
Wind
16km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1646m
Temp
17.5°C
Wind
14.9km/h
Snow Depth
142cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
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
12
☁️
17.6°
6.1°
Mon
13
☁️
17.3°
7°
Tue
14
☁️
19.4°
7.2°
Wed
15
☁️
21.2°
7.9°
Thu
16
🌧️
18.5°
7.8°
Fri
17
☁️
20.6°
7.1°
Sat
18
☁️
20.9°
10°
Sun
19
☁️
12.3°
3.4°
Mon
20
☁️
11.8°
0.9°
Tue
21
☁️
12.5°
2°
Summit elevation (1646m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
61cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+55%
vs 5-Year Avg
39.3cm avg by now
+21%
vs 30-Year Avg
50.5cm 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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.