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Tier B — Favored

📷 Snowshoe Mountain

North America

Snowshoe Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Sep 2, 2:05 PM•Weather at base: 1219m

Resort Guide

Snowshoe Mountain is a ski resort located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, offering 257 acres of skiable terrain across three distinct areas. The resort features a summit village with lodging, dining, and shopping, as well as a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowmobiling. Known for its reliable snowfall and diverse terrain suitable for all skill levels, Snowshoe Mountain stands out for its mountaintop village atmosphere and year-round adventure offerings.

Resort Info

Summit1482m
Base1219m
Vertical263m
Lifts14
Runs60
Skiable Area257 acres
Average snowfall180 inches / 457 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026
Projected openingNovember 27, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Junction Ale House – Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beer selection, and live music, The Junction Ale House is a favorite après-ski spot at Snowshoe Mountain, offering guests a lively setting to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region

Current Conditions

Reported Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC

Right now

7-day forecast by elevation

Modeled at this mountain’s elevations

Base

1219m

Temp

23.4°C

Wind

4.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Snowshoe Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Snowshoe Mountain ranks #125 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +7% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#125 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +7% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snowshoe Mountain averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +61%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 -22%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +61%'15-16 −19%'23-24 −22%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Snowshoe Mountain Webcams

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Snowshoe Mountain (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 Sep 2, 2:05 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
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Thu, Sep 3
26 / 162.7mm
Fri, Sep 4
22 / 152.4mm
Sat, Sep 5
21 / 149mm
Sun, Sep 6
18 / 131.2mm
Mon, Sep 7
21 / 10
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Precip (mm)00000.32.402.401.22.45.40.30.90000
Temp (°C)192618202517182117161915151714132013
Wind (km/h)494712391067124696867
Gusts (km/h)142616213812234518213619202823222623

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

2

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26°

15.8°

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Thu

3

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25.5°

15.7°

13 km/h

Fri

4

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21.9°

15.3°

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5

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21.3°

13.8°

14 km/h

Sun

6

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18.1°

12.8°

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Mon

7

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20.6°

9.6°

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Tue

8

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19.2°

10.1°

8 km/h

Wed

9

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22.6°

10°

11 km/h

Thu

10

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19.9°

13.8°

18 km/h

Fri

11

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18.4°

11.2°

15 km/h

Summit elevation (1482m) • ECMWF model

Getting There

Drive times & access

1 camera nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Snowshoe Mountain. The call is quiet with no winter restrictions due to clear off-season conditions and typical off-season pavement. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Snowshoe Mountain

US-250 / WB / East of WVA line road camera
US-250 / WB / East of WVA line27.2 km · VDOT

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via VDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC

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Off-season · 135cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~85.6 cm. That's 7% below the 5-year average (92 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 37% below the 30-year average (135 cm).

Snowshoe Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 143cm with an average of 70 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 18% below this average (117cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November11.8cm7 days2cm8cm4.3cm
December24.7cm13 days6cm15cm7cm
January34.7cm17 days12cm26cm9.4cm
February32.2cm15 days16cm29cm8.9cm
March24.4cm11 days8cm22cm8cm
April9.1cm5 days1cm6cm4.5cm
May1.2cm1 days0cm3cm2.3cm

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 Nov 27, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Snowshoe Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 142 cm (56 in), about 5% 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 · 5% above median

All-season median

135 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10142 cm117 cm – 198 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12127 cm113 cm – 149 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8128 cm105 cm – 168 cm2025, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Snowshoe Mountain

Where is Snowshoe Mountain?
Snowshoe Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Snowshoe Mountain?
Snowshoe Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,219 m (3,999 ft) to a summit of 1,482 m (4,862 ft), giving a vertical drop of 263 m (863 ft).
How big is Snowshoe Mountain?
Snowshoe Mountain has 257 acres (104 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 14 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Snowshoe Mountain?
Snowshoe Mountain is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Snowshoe Mountain?
Snowshoe Mountain typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Snowshoe Mountain get in a typical season?
Snowshoe Mountain averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Snowshoe Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #125 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snowshoe Mountain averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +61%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 -22%. A pattern, not a promise.