📷 Canaan Valley Resort
North America
Canaan Valley Resort
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Canaan Valley Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Canaan Valley Resort is located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia and features 47 ski trails across 91 acres of skiable terrain, catering to all ability levels. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with amenities including a full-service lodge, ski and snowboard rentals, lessons, and a tubing park. Signature experiences include scenic views of Canaan Valley, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing on extensive trail networks. The resort stands out for its natural beauty, diverse winter activities, and welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Canaan Valley Resort
Lifts
4
Skiable area
91 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Quenchers Pub – A cozy and welcoming spot located within Canaan Valley Resort, Quenchers Pub is known for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, offering craft beers, cocktails, and comfort food alongside live entertainment and scenic mountain views.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Base
1000m
Temp
18.8°C
Wind
8.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1153m
Temp
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Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
1305m
Temp
16.8°C
Wind
8.8km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Live Conditions
Canaan Valley Resort Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Canaan Valley Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:02 PM
Today 20 / 110.6mm | Sat, Aug 22 20 / 127.2mm | Sun, Aug 23 15 / 107.2mm | Mon, Aug 24 15 / 92.4mm | Tue, Aug 25 17 / 7 | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 9 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 18 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 43 | 46 | 33 | 42 | 47 | 29 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1305m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
19.8°
10.6°
10 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
19.9°
12.4°
8 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
15.4°
10.2°
20 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
15°
8.6°
20 km/h
Tue
25
⛅
17.2°
6.7°
10 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
21.4°
9.3°
11 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
22.5°
13.2°
11 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
22.6°
14.5°
9 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
19°
14.1°
14 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
19.2°
12.6°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (1305m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 118cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 124cm full-season avg
118cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Canaan Valley Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 134cm with an average of 69 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 10.6cm | 7 days | 2cm | 8cm | 4.5cm |
| December | 22cm | 13 days | 5cm | 13cm | 6.7cm |
| January | 34.3cm | 17 days | 9cm | 23cm | 10.1cm |
| February | 30.5cm | 15 days | 13cm | 26cm | 9.3cm |
| March | 22.2cm | 10 days | 7cm | 20cm | 7.4cm |
| April | 7.9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 5cm | 3.9cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 4.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 11, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Canaan Valley Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 142 cm (56 in), about 7% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
142 cm
10 El Niño winters · 7% above median
All-season median
132 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 142 cm | 118 cm – 167 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 120 cm | 92 cm – 155 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 128 cm | 109 cm – 154 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Canaan Valley Resort
- Where is Canaan Valley Resort?
- Canaan Valley Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Canaan Valley Resort?
- Canaan Valley Resort runs from a base elevation of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) to a summit of 1,305 m (4,281 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Canaan Valley Resort?
- Canaan Valley Resort has 91 acres (37 hectares) of skiable terrain, 47 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Canaan Valley Resort?
- Canaan Valley Resort is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Canaan Valley Resort get in a typical season?
- Canaan Valley Resort averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
