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Cataloochee Resort Guide
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Projected to open November 12, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · 30-yr snow record
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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.
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
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Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 20, 05:01 PM UTC
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Off-season · 46cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 55cm full-season avg
46cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~46.9 cm. That's near the 5-year average (46 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 15% below the 30-year average (55 cm).
Cataloochee Season Snowfall
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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 | 3cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2cm |
| December | 10cm | 6 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5cm |
| January | 19cm | 9 days | 3cm | 12cm | 9cm |
| February | 14cm | 8 days | 4cm | 11cm | 6cm |
| March | 9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 7cm | 4cm |
| April | 3cm | 2 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2cm |
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cataloochee
- Where is Cataloochee?
- Cataloochee is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Cataloochee?
- Cataloochee runs from a base elevation of 1,420 m (4,659 ft) to a summit of 1,646 m (5,400 ft), giving a vertical drop of 226 m (741 ft).
- How big is Cataloochee?
- Cataloochee has 50 acres (20 hectares) of skiable terrain, 18 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Cataloochee?
- Cataloochee is on the Indy 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 Cataloochee?
- Cataloochee typically operates from November 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 Cataloochee get in a typical season?
- Cataloochee averages 24 inches / 61 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
