Canaan Valley Resort Snow Report
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Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Resort is a ski resort in West Virginia that offers 47 trails for skiers of all skill levels. The resort's Black Diamond and Timber Trail are the best for expert skiers, while the Lower and Upper Spruce Run are perfect for beginners. Canaan Valley Resort has a rich history as the site of a former Boy Scout camp, and the park still offers rustic cabins for visitors. For beginners, we recommend taking a lesson from one of the resort's experienced instructors. For apres ski, we suggest heading to the Hickory Dining Room & Lounge, which offers delicious food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Canaan Valley Resort Ski Resort in the United States include:
1. Allegheny Mountains: Canaan Valley Resort is located in the Allegheny Mountains, which are a part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range. These mountains provide the resort with a stunning natural setting and a variety of terrain for skiing and other outdoor activities.
2. Canaan Mountain: The resort is situated on Canaan Mountain, which is a prominent peak in the Allegheny Mountains. The mountain offers a range of slopes and trails for skiers of all levels.
3. Ski runs and slopes: Canaan Valley Resort has a variety of ski runs and slopes, ranging from beginner to expert levels. The resort offers over 47 ski trails, including groomed runs, moguls, and glade skiing areas.
4. Vertical drop: The resort has a vertical drop of 850 feet, providing skiers with plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
5. Snowmaking and grooming: Canaan Valley Resort features state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming equipment to ensure optimal snow conditions throughout the ski season.
Overall, Canaan Valley Resort offers a diverse and picturesque mountain setting for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 PBZ.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Canaan Valley Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Timberline Ski Resort
- Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort
- Bryce Resort
- Snowshoe Mountain
- Massanutten Resort
Campgrounds
- Brian's Place
- Red Creek Campground
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Cooper's Campground
- Camp Site 6
- Campsite 5
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Tomahawk Pond 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 Canaan Valley Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Canaan Valley Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Canaan Valley Resort
Where does the snow data for Canaan Valley 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 Canaan Valley 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 Canaan Valley 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 Canaan Valley Resort.