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Snowshoe Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 27
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Snowshoe Mountain
Lifts
14
Skiable area
257 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair5
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Oct 17, 06:05 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 124cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 179cm full-season avg
124cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~115.3 cm. That's 7% below the 5-year average (124 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 36% below the 30-year average (179 cm).
Snowshoe Mountain Season Snowfall
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Snowshoe Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 143cm with an average of 36 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).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 12cm | 3 days | 2cm | 8cm | 4cm |
| December | 25cm | 7 days | 6cm | 15cm | 7cm |
| January | 35cm | 9 days | 12cm | 26cm | 9cm |
| February | 32cm | 8 days | 16cm | 29cm | 9cm |
| March | 24cm | 5 days | 8cm | 22cm | 8cm |
| April | 9cm | 3 days | 1cm | 6cm | 5cm |
| May | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
29 days scored, from 22 Feb
36
Best Day
23 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3623 Feb5cm
- 3222 Feb1cm
- 2826 Feb3cm
March 2026
- 3417 Mar7cm
- 3113 Mar6cm
- 2414 Mar
February scored highest for Snowshoe Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 29 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 27, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
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 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 1,020 m (3,346 ft) to a summit of 1,478 m (4,849 ft), giving a vertical drop of 458 m (1,503 ft).
- How big is Snowshoe Mountain?
- Snowshoe Mountain has 257 acres (104 hectares) of skiable terrain, 61 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.
