Staff Reports
WVNews
Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia’s five ski resorts are reporting their best conditions of the season following a winter storm and a period of colder temperatures this week.
The recent weather provided ideal conditions for snowmaking, which has increased coverage on all trails at Canaan Valley Ski Resort, Oglebay Park Resort, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Timberline Mountain and Winterplace Ski Resort. These resorts currently have the most acreage open in the Southeast region.
“Everyone in the state’s ski industry agrees that we are currently experiencing some of the best slope conditions in recent memory,” said Joe Stevens, executive director of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association.
The combination of natural snow and snowmaking has increased base depths, resulting in full slope coverage as the season enters its second half. West Virginia’s ski season typically runs until late March.
“This winter season is shaping up to be one of the best we’ve ever had,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby.
The West Virginia Department of Highways reported that crews have kept roads to all five resorts open for travelers. Live conditions can be viewed via webcams at resortcams.com or by visiting GoSkiWV.com.