Where Can I See Snow in the North Carolina Mountains?

Travelers often hope to see snow when taking a winter vacation in the North Carolina Mountains. Our
vacation rental is nestled between Raleigh and Fayetteville.

I've compiled some resources below for those who would like to see some real or fake snow when visiting the area. All estimated driving times are from the cabin using Google Maps. If you are staying at a vacation rental on the other side of Lake Lure, drive times may vary up to 20 minutes (shorter or longer).

National Park Service

If traveling via the Blue Ridge Parkway, first check the National Park Service website for current weather alerts, and possible road and facility closures. Here is the
real-time road closure map view.

Road and Facility Closures - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)Road maintenance projects may result in temporary road closures along short sections of the parkway. Please check our Road Closure Map for real-time road closure information. Winter Maintenance Projects Temporary road closures will be in effect for the locations listed below from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM on weekdays for drainage cleaning, leaf litter removal, and hazard tree work.https://www.nps.gov

Places to see real and fake snow

Contact each place first or visit their websites for local snow updates.

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1) Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park,
Hendersonville

Drive time: 50 minutes

This is the closest attraction to the cabin if you would like to go snow tubing. Most likely this will be fake snow. Be sure to bring cash. They do have an onsite ATM. Ingles grocery near the cabin will give cash back up to $100 with a debit card purchase of any amount. Stop there first if you are low on cash.

Ask a question on their
facebook page
or check out their
website. Be sure to first
check their calendar
the day prior to confirm operation hours have not changed.

2) Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley

Drive time: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Visit the
Cataloochee Ski area website
for information on Tube World, skiing, and their live webcam. If you don't feel like hitting the slopes, there are plenty of other activities.

Maggie Valley, North Carolina - in the Great Smoky MountainsMaggie Valley, situated in North Carolina's stunning Great Smoky Mountains, is known for its unrivaled location and friendly, small-town character. When you visit Maggie Valley, you're sure to discover the meaning of Southern hospitality wherever you go and whatever you do.https://maggievalley.org

3) Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Mars Hill

Drive time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, NCNestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and located just 5 miles off I-26 and 30 minutes north of Asheville you will find Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. Wolf Ridge is a family oriented resort offering everything from beginner to expert slopes. Lighted slopes offer nighttime skiing and snowboarding.https://skiwolfridgenc.com

4) Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain

Drive time:
2 hours

• 13 minutes to Banner Elk, NC
• 39 minutes to Grandfather Mountain, NC
• 45 minutes to Boone, NC
• 50 to Blowing Rock, NC

Check out their live webcam and info on tubing, outdoor ice skating rink, and skiing.

North Carolina Ski Resort - Beech Mountain ResortBeech Mountain Resort is your go-to North Carolina Ski Resort for year-round run including skiing and snowboarding at a North Carolina Ski Resort.https://www.beechmountainresort.com

5) Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain

Drive time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

• 10 minutes to Banner Elk, NC
• 25 minutes to Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC
• 27 minutes to Boone, NC
• 33 minutes to Blowing Rock, NC

Check out their live webcam and info on tube park, outdoor ice skating rink, and skiing.

Current Conditions - Sugar Mountain Resort×IMPORTANT: Your lift ticket and rental equipment are non-refundable and non-transferable. The Resort does not assume any responsibility for lost lift passes. No replacements. Everyone must have a valid lift ticket at all times to enter any slope system. No grace period at Sugar Mountain ski area.http://www.skisugar.com

Some family members can spend the day enjoying snow activities at Beech or Sugar Mountain Resorts, while others spend the day visiting these quaint small towns:

6) Boone, North Carolina

Drive time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

• 27 minutes to Sugar Mountain Resort
• 45 minutes to Beech Mountain Resort

Here is a
live webcam of downtown Boone. Visit their website for restaurants, things to do, shopping, etc.

Things to Do in Boone, NC | Boone Area ActivitiesAre you ready for a true mountain adventure like no other? From the breathtaking vistas of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the inviting forests and streams of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone gives you a million ways to step away from your everyday routine.https://www.exploreboone.com

7) Banner Elk, North Carolina

Drive time: 1 hour, 42 minutes

• 10 minutes to Sugar Mountain Resort
• 13 minutes to Beech Mountain Ski Resort

The quaint town of Banner Elk is right in between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain.

Banner Elk NC | A Blue Ridge Mountain EscapeBanner Elk is a popular getaway near Boone in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. It's a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city. Enjoy a richness of culture and adventure.https://www.bannerelk.com

8) Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Drive time: 1 hour, 47 minutes

• 33 minutes to Sugar Mountain Resort
• 50 minutes to Beech Mountain Ski Resort

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