Cataloochee 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 August 2026 12:46 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Cataloochee

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 11 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cataloochee Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cataloochee?

Cataloochee Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (5,030ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Cataloochee.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Cataloochee

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 84°F
Min 60°F

Snow unlikely

Cataloochee Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Cataloochee from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 11	Clear sky.	Max 76°F Min 60°F
Wed 12	Cloudy.	Max 74°F Min 61°F
Thu 13	Cloudy.	Max 80°F Min 62°F
Fri 14	Patchy light rain with thunder.	Max 80°F Min 63°F
Sat 15	Drizzle.	Max 82°F Min 63°F
Sun 16	Fair.	Max 84°F Min 62°F
Mon 17	Clear sky.	Max 82°F Min 60°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Cataloochee, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cataloochee, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Cataloochee Snow Forecast updated at 12:46 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Cataloochee, USA at 4,659ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Cataloochee typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 40 inches during the winter season. For the most accurate and up-to-date snow conditions, it's recommended to check J2Ski.

Off-Piste Safety in Cataloochee

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Cataloochee, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.