Seeking snow north of Asheville or Gatlinburg

[Tundracamper]

I have never done overlanding or outdoor camping in snow. I would like to find a place to do these a couple of hours from Asheville or Gatlinburg the week of Christmas. Will I be able to find driveable snow in a national forest somewhere in that area during that time? If so, I’d really appreciate some suggestions. Or, is that still too far south?

 

[adholliday]

Still too far south for that time of year in my experience. I’m from western North Carolina, currently live in Ohio, and I make the trip back to see family every year the week after Christmas. I went through decent snow in Cincinnati maybe once in the last 6 years, and I haven’t seen anything coming or going down the WV route. Measurable snow doesn’t seem to hit until January or later these days.

 

[danwyandt]

My wife and I are heading into Kentucky to explore some of the Daniel Boone area. Weather forecast has snow showers for 12/19 - 12/22. Temps in the 30's / 20's. That's as far out as the forecast goes for now. We are leaving Burnsville, NC Early Friday 23rd. Travel from here is about 4 hrs.
-Dan

 

[Tundracamper]

My wife and I are heading into Kentucky to explore some of the Daniel Boone area. Weather forecast has snow showers for 12/19 - 12/22. Temps in the 30's / 20's. That's as far out as the forecast goes for now. We are leaving Burnsville, NC Early Friday 23rd. Travel from here is about 4 hrs.
-Dan

That’s a thought and well within range. I see that the RedBird District has most roads open in the winter and the Cumberland District seems to have about 50% of the roads open. I am assuming with an inch or two of snow that they are still drivable.

 

[Tundracamper]

My wife and I are heading into Kentucky to explore some of the Daniel Boone area. Weather forecast has snow showers for 12/19 - 12/22. Temps in the 30's / 20's. That's as far out as the forecast goes for now. We are leaving Burnsville, NC Early Friday 23rd. Travel from here is about 4 hrs.
-Dan

Ha! I was perusing Google Maps and came across this photo from Alum Ford Campground. This is exactly what I’m seeking…