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Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mtn. is a Blowing Rock ski and snowboard destination with a long teaching tradition. Its French-Swiss Ski College, rental services and first-timer resources make lessons an important part of planning a visit with new riders.

  • Blowing Rock location
  • French-Swiss Ski College
  • Slope report and snowmaking

Appalachian Ski Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (night). Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Clear

    Wind from the west, 7 mph (11 km/h)

    High 59°F (15°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Clear

    Wind from the northwest, 7 to 15 mph (11 to 24 km/h)

    High 58°F (14°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the west, 6 mph (10 km/h)

    High 63°F (17°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

    Wind from the southwest, 1 to 7 mph (2 to 11 km/h)

    High 62°F (17°C)Low 38°F (3°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Light Rain Likely

    Night: Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the west, 3 to 15 mph (5 to 24 km/h)

    High 53°F (12°C)Low 28°F (-2°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the northwest, 22 mph (35 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 22°F (-6°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 17 to 22 mph (27 to 35 km/h)

    High 39°F (4°C)Low 22°F (-6°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Appalachian Ski Mountain

The resort maintains a slope report and trail map and describes regular grooming and snowmaking. Beginner small-group lessons use learning terrain and conveyor lifts. Choose your day's runs from the posted openings; a terrain-park session, a lesson and relaxed groomer laps need different expectations.

Arrival, bases and lessons

The official site requires online reservations. Reserve tickets, rentals and any lesson in advance, then confirm the active season's pickup and session details before travelling. A late-night event may not follow normal daytime hours.

Plan a meetup at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Meet at an agreed public lodge landmark after allowing for rentals. If some friends are learning with the ski college, set a separate reunion after their lesson instead of making them rush to keep up with the group.

Use the meetup message planner for Appalachian Ski Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Appalachian Ski Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Appalachian Ski Mountain with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Appalachian Ski Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.