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Allegheny Mountains, West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain

Snowshoe's village sits above much of its skiing, with three distinct areas: the Basin, Western Territory and Silver Creek. That mountaintop layout is important for group planning because arriving at the village is different from reaching the base of a conventional ski mountain.

  • Mountaintop village layout
  • Basin, Western Territory and Silver Creek
  • Separate Silver Creek lessons and night skiing

Snowshoe Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (night). Rain And Snow

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026 (night)

    Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west, 24 mph (39 km/h)

    Low 31°F (-1°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west, 13 to 22 mph (21 to 35 km/h)

    High 43°F (6°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west, 9 to 13 mph (14 to 21 km/h)

    High 53°F (12°C)Low 41°F (5°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

    Wind from the west, 7 mph (11 km/h)

    High 55°F (13°C)Low 42°F (6°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Light Rain

    Night: Rain And Snow

    Wind from the southwest, 7 to 13 mph (11 to 21 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 27°F (-3°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Light Snow

    Night: Light Snow Likely

    Wind from the northwest, 17 to 23 mph (27 to 37 km/h)

    High 34°F (1°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Light Snow Likely

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the northwest, 18 to 26 mph (29 to 42 km/h)

    High 30°F (-1°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

    Wind from the northwest, 13 to 22 mph (21 to 35 km/h)

    High 36°F (2°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Snowshoe Mountain

The Basin includes a range of trail difficulties. Silver Creek has beginner-oriented options and scheduled night skiing, while Western Territory is for advanced skiers and snowboarders. Choose a ski area and session deliberately rather than following everyone into the same descent.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Match lodging, rentals and lessons to the selected area. The resort offers separate Learn to Ski/Ride products at Snowshoe and Silver Creek. Check the current winter arrival instructions and shuttle service so a Silver Creek booking does not turn into a mistaken village check-in.

Plan a meetup at Snowshoe Mountain

Specify the Basin village or Silver Creek, with a visible landmark and break time. A village regroup works for friends using Basin terrain; a Silver Creek group should confirm transport before planning an evening session. Western Territory requires a separate ability and return plan.

Use the meetup message planner for Snowshoe Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Snowshoe Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Snowshoe Mountain with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Snowshoe Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.