Ober Gatlinburg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ober Gatlinburg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Ober Gatlinburg, United States for 16 days from 4 March.
Updated 05 March 2025 01:35 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ober Gatlinburg.
Forecast for today in Ober Gatlinburg
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Ober Gatlinburg has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Ober Gatlinburg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | S F6 | W F3 | W F2 | |||
| 1,005m | 13℃
| 11℃
| 2℃
 +5cm
| 12℃
| 9℃
 | 2℃
+1cm
| 9℃
|
| SE F4 | S F6 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 914m | 14℃
| 12℃
| 3℃
 +4cm
| 12℃
| 9℃
| 3℃
+1cm
| 10℃
|
| SE F4 | S F6 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 823m | 14℃
| 13℃
| 3℃
+4cm
| 12℃
| 10℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | 823m | 823m | |||||
| Max Town | 14℃ | 13℃ | 3℃ | 12℃ | 10℃ | 4℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 2℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | -5℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Ober Gatlinburg Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, rain then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
06
4cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow first, light snow showers then light snow, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 12℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
09
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 11℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Ober Gatlinburg, 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 Ober Gatlinburg, on any given piste 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.
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Forecast updated at 01:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Ober Gatlinburg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain | - | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ober Gatlinburg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ober Gatlinburg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ober Gatlinburg, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Ober Gatlinburg is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Ober Gatlinburg will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Ober Gatlinburg for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.