Forecast Last Updated at Friday, October 7, 2022 at 5:47PM

Brisk Weekend Ahead

Expect a decent but breezy evening with some increasing clouds. Temperatures turn chilly over the weekend behind a dry cold front. Dry conditions and sunny skies continue through the next week. The next bout of rain arrives Thursday when another front moves through.

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Friday Hi: 60 Lo: 35 Scattered clouds; NW wind 5-15 mph, gusty at higher elev’s

Saturday Hi: 47 Lo: 31 Patchy AM fog; Becoming clear; Cooler; NW wind 5-15 mph

Sunday Hi: 51 Lo: 34 Clear; Cool; Morning frost possible; especially in the valleys; West wind 5-15 mph

Monday Hi: 52 Lo: 40 Clear; Slightly warmer in the afternoon

Tuesday Hi: 54 Lo: 39 Sunny; Pleasant weather continues

Further Out

Wednesday - Partly sunny and pleasant; High in the mid 50s; Low near 40 degrees
Thursday - Mostly cloudy; Showers likely, perhaps some thunder; High in the mid 50s; Low in the upper 30s

Forecast Discussion

The high pressure system that controlled our weather this week moved offshore today as a dry cold front pushes through the Southern Appalachians this evening. We'll see some increased clouds as the front passes and gusty winds overnight Friday, especially at higher elevations.

Behind the front our weather is dominated by an expansive Canadian high. This means cool days with breezy winds and chilly nights this weekend. We could see some frost in the valleys on Sunday morning. Temperatures gradually warm up and dry sunny conditions continue through mid-week next week.

Another front is expected to move through on Thursday, this time bringing rain with it.

The tropics are mostly quiet again. Tropical Storm Julia is spinning off the coast of Venezuela and is expected to intensify as it moves westward and makes landfall in Central America. This will have no effect on our weather here.

Sugar Mountain Resort Activities

Grab your beer stein, put on your Lederhosen or your dirndl and visit Sugar Mountain Resort for the 32nd annual Oktoberfest, October 8 & 9.

Enjoy the fall foliage aboard the Summit Express chairlift or make a few rounds in the bike park, Woolly Worm weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 14-16 from 10:00am until 6:00pm. The sports shop doors are open too Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am until 6:00pm. New winter merchandise arriving daily.

Sugar Mountain Resort hosts its annual winter sports job fair October 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the base lodge. Learn about employment opportunities, speak to department managers, and fill out an application. Lots of perks, including skiing and riding privileges. We can’t wait for you to join our team.

Sugar Mountain Resort's winter season pass is now on sale.

Watch the new Doppelmayr high-speed, detachable, four passenger chairlift go up on Oma's Meadow.

Purchase a Sugar Mountain Resort gift card. It makes a great gift for any occasion.

Check out the live webcams and visit us on Instagram.

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