Snowshoe Mountain
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Snowshoe Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is overcast, with a high near 23°C and a low around 18°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Allegheny Mountains, with 447 m · 1,470 ft of vertical drop. Snowshoe Mountain typically opens around December 1 and closes around March 25.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 999 m · 3,280 ft
- Summit · Cheat Mountain
- 1,446 m · 4,740 ft
- Vertical drop
- 447 m · 1,470 ft
- Mountain range
- Allegheny Mountains
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 1 – March 25
Season passes
Snowshoe Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
Official shuttle/parking page (fetched summer 2026 framing): most public parking free—Village, TOTW A/C/D, Silver Creek, The Inn; Lot B reserved TOTW homeowners/guests; Ravenswood employees/volunteers; event weekends may restrict. Winter Unlimited season-pass perks list free Top of the World parking; Primo Pass includes reserved slopeside parking (FCFS). Fixed winter day-of Lot A/Skidder dollar schedule not posted on current SoT parking page (2023/24 blog $10–$25 Lot A / $25 Skidder is stale)—omit rates rather than invent. Free on-mountain shuttle (summer on-call 304-572-5808).
Frequently asked
- When does Snowshoe Mountain open for the season?
- Snowshoe Mountain typically opens around December 1 and closes around March 25. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Snowshoe Mountain open right now?
- Snowshoe Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Snowshoe Mountain?
- Yes — Snowshoe Mountain has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Is Snowshoe Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Snowshoe Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Snowshoe Mountain and how high is it?
- Snowshoe Mountain is a ski resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia, in the Allegheny Mountains. Its base sits at 999 m · 3,280 ft, rising to a summit of 1,446 m · 4,740 ft at Cheat Mountain, giving a vertical drop of 447 m · 1,470 ft.