North Carolina — This past weekend, the remnants of Hurricane Helene slammed through the Southeast. Transitioning into a Tropical Storm, Helene dropped many inches of rain across North Carolina. Helene’s heavy rain and winds led to extensive damage, mudslides, and flooding, most notably in Asheville.
North Carolina has a decently sized ski industry, and it appears that it is facing some storm damage. Sugar Mountain Resort shared a video of the damage they and the local community are facing, with flooding, downed trees, and damaged signs among the notable scenes. The damage to the trails and lifts at Sugar Mountain Resort is uncertain.
On Sunday, Beech Mountain Resort provided a statement regarding Helene. The North Carolina ski resort is dealing with some damage but held up “relatively well” overall.
Damage to other North Carolina ski resorts, including Appalachian Ski Mountain, Cataloochee, Hatley Pointe, and Ski Sapphire Valley, is currently unknown.
Image/Video Credits: Sugar Mountain Resort, 9News, Beech Mountain