Snow Reports
Cataloochee Ski Area
Ski Area hours are 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Tube World sessions are at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
This Resort is Currently: Open
Snowmaking in Progress: No
Average Base: 39″ – 53″
Number of Slopes Open: 11
Number of Lifts Open: 5
Terrain Park(s) Open: 1 (with 4 Features)
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Tonight: Yes
Tubing is OPEN
Appalachian Ski Mtn
This Resort is Currently: Open
Snowmaking in Progress: Yes
Opening Date: November 29, 2025
Average Base: 40″-52″
Number of Slopes Open: 11
Number of Lifts Open: 5
Natural Snow Over Previous 24 Hours: 0
Terrain Park(s) Open: 4 (with 6 Features)
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Tonight: Yes
Ice Skating is OPEN
Anticipated Closing Day: March 15, 2026
Sugar Mountain Resort
Snowmaking is in progress.
Ice skating is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.
Tubing is open with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.
Frostbite warning in effect, hats and gloves are required.
This Resort is Currently: Open
Snowmaking in Progress: Yes
Opening Date: November 11, 2025
Average Base: 29″ – 64″
Number of Slopes Open: 10
Number of Lifts Open: 5
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Tonight: Yes
Tubing is OPEN
Ice Skating is OPEN
Beech Mountain Resort
Open to the top of the mountain with 9 trails from 9AM-10PM. Ski on open terrain only, do not duck a rope or go past a closed sign.
Snowmaking is in progress.
Terrain Park open in For Pete’s Sake with 5 features and the Tow Rope operating.
Tubing is open with 6 lanes and sessions at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM.
Village Coffee and Arcade, The Brewhouse, The Lodge, The Taproom and Grill, 5506′ Skybar, Retail, Rentals, and Ski School all open. First Chair Coffee Shop at the Resort entrance is open until 3PM.
For real-time announcements and updates, sign up for text alerts by texting BEECH2526 to 1-855-910-7449.
This Resort is Currently: Open
Snowmaking in Progress: Yes
Opening Date: December 5, 2025
Average Base: 58″-62″
Number of Slopes Open: 9
Number of Lifts Open: 6
Machine Snow Over Previous 24 Hours: 0″
Natural Snow Over Previous 24 Hours: 2″
Terrain Park(s) Open: 1 (with 5 Features)
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Tonight: Yes
Tubing is OPEN
Anticipated Closing Day: March 14, 2026
Hatley Pointe
This Resort is Currently: Closed
Snowmaking in Progress: No
A world apart in quality and service, Hatley Pointe is dedicated to creating an exceptional guest experience. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our boutique resort offers seasonal events, summer concerts, and mountain dining at Smoke & Timber. Step into the lodge for a fresh pour from Steeps Coffee & Juicery, or browse curated styles—including lululemon—at South Knit, our signature retail shop.
Sapphire Valley Ski Area
Sapphire Valley is the perfect destination for family-friendly snow sports and an ideal place for beginners to learn skiing or snowboarding in a welcoming environment. For an extra thrill, visit Frozen Falls Tube Park, where you can glide down snowy slopes in a fun and unforgettable tubing adventure!
This Resort is Currently: Open
Snowmaking in Progress: Yes
Opening Date: December 13, 2025
Average Base: 30
Number of Slopes Open: 2
Number of Lifts Open: 2
Machine Snow Over Previous 24 Hours: 4
Natural Snow Over Previous 24 Hours: 0
Night Skiing/Snowboarding Tonight: No
Tubing is OPEN
