Cataloochee ski resort

📷 Cataloochee

North America

Cataloochee

12

Limited

declining

Last Snowfall

Feb 23

3d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

3.8cm

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Feb 26, 3:46 PMWeather at base: 1006m

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.

Resort Info

Summit1676m
Base1006m
Vertical670m
Lifts5/5
Runs17/18
Skiable Area50 acres
Avg Snowfall24 inches / 61 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
12
Limited
declining

Limited snow coverage - consider other options.

Conditions at Cataloochee are a bit damp today with moderate drizzle and a temperature of 6°C. While the snow depth stands at a solid 165cm, only 4cm of new snow has fallen in the past week, which may affect your skiing experience. Keep an eye on the weather as we move forward.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Minimal base - conditions are thin.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Dry conditions forecast ahead.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:46 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1676mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM

4cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
4
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
S1
M2
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:46 PM UTC

Base

1006m

Temp

10.1°C

Wind

14.1km/h

Snow Depth

165cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Mid-Mountain

1341m

Temp

7.9°C

Wind

16km/h

Snow Depth

165cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Summit

1676m

Temp

5.7°C

Wind

14.1km/h

Snow Depth

165cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Lifts Open

5/5
100%

open

Runs Open

17/18

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 (1676m)

ECMWF
0cm
GFS
0.2cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0.1cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

🌧️

8.9°

1.7°

Fri

27

☁️

11.7°

-0.1°

Sat

28

☁️

11.6°

-1°

Sun

1

☁️

14°

0.1°

Mon

2

☁️

10.6°

0°

Tue

3

☁️

8.7°

-0.9°

Wed

4

☁️

12.6°

2°

Thu

5

☁️

12.9°

3.5°

Fri

6

☁️

16°

7.3°

Sat

7

🌧️

16.3°

9°

Summit elevation (1676m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:46 PM UTC

51cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+45%

vs 5-Year Avg

35.1cm avg by now

+27%

vs 30-Year Avg

40.3cm avg by now

35.1cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.