Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, Beech Mountain boasts a summit elevation of 5,506 feet above sea level, making it the highest ski resort in eastern North America.
Before planning your trip, it's wise to check the weather conditions. Here's a detailed look at the current and upcoming weather at Beech Mountain Ski Resort.
Current Conditions and Recent Snowfall
The Beech Mountain Resort snow report indicates conditions as of December 27, with a 44" base depth and 9 of 10 lifts open.
Recent Snowfall:
- Monday: 0"
- Tuesday: 0"
- Wednesday: 0"
- Thursday: 0"
- Friday: 0"
- Saturday: 0"
The depth is 177% vs average of 25" on Dec 27.
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Weather Forecast
Here's a detailed weather forecast for the next few days:
Today
A chance of drizzle before 11am, then scattered sprinkles after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Scattered sprinkles with a slight chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 37 by 9am, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
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Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
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Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Detailed 6-Day Forecast
The following table provides a detailed 6-day weather forecast for Ski Beech Mountain Resort at an elevation of 1552 m:
Skier and snowboarder gear: "layer theory" or what to wear on the slope (clothing, thermal underw...
| Now | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Some clouds | Some clouds | Rain showers | Cloudy | Clear | Some clouds |
| Day | Some clouds | Some clouds | Snow showers | Light snow | Clear | Cloudy |
| Night | Some clouds | Some clouds | Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Some clouds |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 SSW | 20 SSW | 20 SW | 45 WSW | 70 W | 60 WNW |
| Max °C | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 |
| Min °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | -7 | -9 |
Live Weather
Resort Live Weather:
- Top Lift: Snow Depth 1.4 m, Temp. (°C) 8, Wind (km/h) 15
- Bottom Lift: Snow Depth 1.2 m, Temp. (°C) 7, Wind (km/h) 15
Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Beech Mountain Resort are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
Getting to Beech Mountain Resort
You need a rental car if you’re flying into one of the airports near Beech Mountain Resort. Three major airports are in the area:
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (2.5-hour drive), Charlotte, North Carolina
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (2.5-hour drive), Greensboro, North Carolina
- Tri-Cities Airport (1.5-hour drive) in Blountville, Tennessee