Winterplace Ski Resort Snow Report
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Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort is a popular ski resort located in West Virginia, offering 27 trails of varying difficulty levels. The best trails for advanced skiers are the Rendezvous and the High Anxiety, while the best trails for beginners are the Schoolhouse and the Ridge Run. An interesting fact about Winterplace Ski Resort is that it was the site of the annual Ski Carnival which was held between 1974 and 1984. For beginner skiers, it is recommended to take lessons from the ski school which offers personalized instruction. The best après ski bar at Winterplace Ski Resort is the Last Run Lounge which offers a wide selection of drinks and a cozy atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Winterplace Ski Resort is located in the Appalachian Mountains in Ghent, West Virginia, United States. The resort is situated within the Allegheny Mountain range, which is a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
Some of the pertinent mountain aspects of Winterplace Ski Resort include:
1. West Virginia's highest peak - Winterplace Ski Resort is located near the highest peak in West Virginia, which is Spruce Knob. This elevation allows for great ski conditions and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
2. Varied terrain - Winterplace Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, including beginner slopes, intermediate runs, and challenging black diamond trails.
3. Snowmaking capabilities - Winterplace Ski Resort is equipped with extensive snowmaking capabilities, ensuring consistent snow coverage throughout the winter season.
4. Vertical drop - The resort boasts a vertical drop of 603 feet, providing ample opportunities for thrilling runs and fast descents.
5. Night skiing - Winterplace Ski Resort offers night skiing on certain slopes, allowing visitors to enjoy the slopes even after the sun goes down.
Overall, Winterplace Ski Resort offers a diverse and exciting mountain experience for winter sports enthusiasts in the United States.
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 Winterplace Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Campgrounds
- Blue Jay - Camp Creek State Park
- Mash Fork - Camp Creek State Park
- Pipestem Resort State Park
- Bluestone State Park
- Little Beaver State Park Campground
- Primitive Camping
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 Winterplace 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 Winterplace Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Winterplace Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Winterplace 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 Winterplace 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 Winterplace 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 Winterplace Ski Resort.