Winter Activities

Winter touches Asheville, but rarely stays more than a few days.

This means that nearby ski lodges are able to keep mountain tops covered in snow while temperatures in the lowlands are mild enough to permit hiking, biking and shopping. Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to cars during the winter months, but bicycles are permitted, which gives unparalleled access to stunning vistas.

Asheville area peaks are the highest in the eastern United States and average 60 inches of snow annually. State-of-the-art snow-making capabilities allow skiing, snowboarding and tubing even when temperatures rise.

On average, Asheville receives between 3 and 4.6 inches of snow per month during January, February and March. While the mountains are capped with snow, roads in Asheville are clear.

Visit our ski page to learn more about area resorts.


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