Wintergreen Ski Resort Snow Report
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Wintergreen Ski Resort
Wintergreen Ski Resort, located in Virginia, offers 24 trails and 129 acres of skiable terrain for all skill levels. The resort boasts 100% snowmaking coverage, making for consistent skiing and snowboarding conditions. One of the best trails for beginners is the Upper and Lower Dobie, which provides a gentle slope and stunning views of the mountain. An interesting fact about Wintergreen Ski Resort is that it was first opened in 1975, making it one of the oldest ski resorts in the Southern United States. For après ski, The Edge is a popular bar with a cozy atmosphere and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: The Wintergreen Ski Resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, specifically in the eastern slopes of the Appalachian Mountains. The resort is situated on the eastern slopes of the Wintergreen (Big) mountain and features several ski runs and trails on the mountain's slopes. The resort offers a variety of terrain for all skill levels, including beginner runs, intermediate trails, and advanced slopes for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS RNK.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Wintergreen Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Sherando Lake
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area
- Crabtree Falls Campgound
- Hiker Camping
- Crossroads Camp & Conference Center
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Wintergreen Ski Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Wintergreen Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Wintergreen Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Wintergreen Ski Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Wintergreen Ski Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Wintergreen Ski Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Wintergreen Ski Resort.