Perfect Ski Conditions for the MLK Holiday Weekend

With the arrival of a new cold front and more snowmaking the NC slopes and ski resorts are offering great conditions of a holiday weekend of winter fun.  NC skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating will be open at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain Resort on Beech Mountain, Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, Sapphire Valley Ski Area and Frozen Tube Park (open Firday at noon) in Sapphire Valley, Sugar Mountain Resort on Sugar Mountain and Wolf Ridge in Mars Hill.

Additional tubing parks are Hawksnest between Banner Elk and Boone on Seven Devils, Tube World in Maggie Valley, Jonas Ridge Tubing Park between Blowing Rock and Linville, Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (tubing and ice skating) south of Highlands and Moonshine Mountain in Hendersonville.

Temperatures will be in the 20s with natural snowfall in most areas so bundle up and drive with care. Check online or by phone for last minute conditions.

Slope conditions and updates as of January 19:

Appalachian Ski Mountain is OPEN  - 12 slopes with 6 lifts on a base of 42 - 84 inches. 
 
Beech Mountain Ski Resort is OPEN  for skiing and boarding on 15 slopes with 7 lifts on a base of 38 - 64 inches. 
 
Cataloochee Ski Area is OPEN  - 17 slopes with 5 lifts on a base of 53 - 72 inches for day and night skiing.
 
Sapphire Valley Ski Area - is open on both slopes with 3 lifts and a base of 18 - 50 inches.  Frozen Falls Tubing is open for sessions from 10 AM through 6 PM. 

 
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort  is OPEN  - 20 slopes with 7 lifts on a base of 47 - 100 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Ice Skating is open. Tubing is open on 6 lanes. 
 
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is OPEN -  11 slopes with 4 lifts on a base of 45 - 60 inches for day and night skiing and boarding. Tubing is open. 


Get links for details about all NC Ski Resorts and Areas on the NC Ski Resort Guide.