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Canaan Valley Resort Resort Guide
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Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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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.
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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.
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Off-season · 124cm full-season avg
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Canaan Valley Resort Season Snowfall
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Canaan Valley Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 134cm with an average of 69 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 12% above this average (151cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 11cm | 7 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5cm |
| December | 22cm | 13 days | 5cm | 13cm | 7cm |
| January | 34cm | 17 days | 9cm | 23cm | 10cm |
| February | 31cm | 15 days | 13cm | 26cm | 9cm |
| March | 22cm | 10 days | 7cm | 20cm | 7cm |
| April | 8cm | 5 days | 1cm | 5cm | 4cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 4cm |
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.
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.
