Weather
Grandfather Mountain has some of the most extreme and quick changing weather on the east coast. Temperatures are usually 10-15 degrees cooler than the foothills below, and the mountain is known for having high winds. Snow has been recorded in nine months of the year. Check our weather forecast a day before your planned visit since forecasting is very challenging. Be prepared!
Follow these links to see weather forecasts, live conditions and more.
- Our highest wind gust was 124 MPH in February 2019. Our coldest temperature was -32 in January 1985. See other fascinating statistics from 65 Years of Grandfather Mountain Weather Records.
- See current conditions at the Swinging Bridge Weather Station (elevation 5280 ft) via NC State Climate Office.
- Planning a trip? See the current Grandfather Mountain Forecast by the National Weather Service.
- If you are exploring the area, see Ray’s Weather Linville Forecast for the valley and Blue Ridge Parkway area.
- To dig deeper, see our Monthly Weather Summaries from the past year.
Average Temperatures on Grandfather Mountain
Winter (Dec-Feb): High 37, Low 22
Spring (March-May): High 53, Low 37
Summer (June-Aug): High 68, Low 55
Fall (Sept-Nov): High 55, Low 41
The official National Weather Service Reporting Station located near the Mile High Swinging Bridge has been providing daily weather observations since August of 1955. A monthly record of that information is filed each month with the Department of Commerce.
Also see: Things to Do on a Foggy / Rainy Day