Is Canaan Valley Resort snowsure?

The snowiest week in Canaan Valley Resort is week 4 of January. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 6.3in of snowfall. Check out the Canaan Valley Resort Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Canaan Valley Resort

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December3.1in2.1 days
January5.1in3.2 days
February4.7in2.7 days
March3.5in2.0 days
April1.6in1.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Canaan Valley Resort during February (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of February for Canaan Valley Resort is 3.1 in. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Canaan Valley Resort expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3858 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (4685 ft is very near the middle elevation of Canaan Valley Resort. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Canaan Valley Resort at the end of February but with a significant risk of rain falling on one or two days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.1 in. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Canaan Valley Resort during week four of February usually get above freezing (average maximum is 33°F) but nightime temperatures typically fall to 29°F degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Often windy. (average 21mph) with the mean wind greater than 19mph three or four days per week, potentially strong enough to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have fresh snowfall occur on average one day during this week in any given year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Canaan Valley Resort and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Canaan Valley Resort


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Canaan Valley Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Canaan Valley Resort are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Canaan Valley Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Canaan Valley Resort are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Canaan Valley Resort and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Canaan Valley Resort are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.