Canaan winds are pushing snow around the farm as we are opening up the slopes and fields with the onset of drifitng. 2 inches new and snowing at reporting time. Thin, marginal, yet just enough with the smooth pastures below. Merry Christmas!

Canaan winds are pushing snow around the farm as we are opening up the slopes and fields with the onset of drifitng. 2 inches new and snowing at reporting time. Thin, marginal, yet just enough with the smooth pastures below. Merry Christmas!

Hard core crud puppies are having a ball skiing what's left after rain and warming. Some snow at the highest elevations above 4000 feet. Warmer midweek and then a chance of upslope snow and colder forecasted for the weekend. Merry Christmas everyone!

Barely open along the snowfence and upper trails, FREE AREA USE when it gets like this. Cafe open and can teach lessons, rent gear and shop open for Christmas shopping. Happy Holidays to all.

Snowfarming and high trails once again....open for skiing all weekend. Merry Christmas to all!

Windy powder has been captured along the snowfences, 5 km open groomed. Upper trails have thin old and new snow where expert skiers can search out skiable terrain. 5" at 4300 feet.

)" to 7"snow today. Snowfarm has 75% coverage and the hi woods skiable above 4000 feet. Picture from this afternoon Spencer enjoying spring conditions in the fall.

Down to a few trails, snowfarm drifts 75% skiable and upper spruce trails above 4000 feet. Great weekend past and forecast for midweek snow and c0lder.

it was good while it lasted, down to half mud half snow this am after a warm night in pouring rain. Keep an eye on the DAILY REPORT to watch snow come and go! Cheers on a good winter start

Stars have aligned for a calm sunny cool weekend of powder. Lots of grooming and happy folks in every direction. 16" on the ground at 4300 feet.

Drifting and light snow continue. 50 km open and grooming lots. 16" snow at 4300 feet with 3" new last eve. 35" so far this season and skiable day # 16 today. Great start and cheers to all skiers.

Blizzard here, still blowing and snowing after 6" new last eve. Expect powder skiing thru Sunday. We have issued a PURPLE POWDER ALERT! 14" snow at the highest elevations this morning. Grooming lots for the weekend. Cheers!

Skiers Delight as more light snow and cold temps provide a winter's dream. Up to 7" snow at the higher elevations with every trail open today.

Light snow and smooth trails with easy goin' skiers united here at WG all winter. 50 km skiable with low snow at lowest elevation (3250') and better above 4000" where 6" has settled in with old base. Great reports of skiing above Roundtop lately. More snow for all of us this week forecasted!

Day after day of surprising powder skiing. Most of the mountain is skiable with deep snows along the windblown snowfarm. Upper trails up to 9" where lots of skiers are enjoying the great skiing. Cold week ahead with some light snow forecasted, yes!

Light snow is coating the snowfarm and mountain trails where old base provides sweet powder skiing in small amounts. Busy with holiday skiing families enjoying the cafe and lodge. Thanks! Picture is our 3 Mile trip cam at 4000 feet where 6" is being skied by adventure folks making the trek up there.

Windy dry powder blown all along the 5 KM snowfarm. Upper trails are also skiable with old base and new. Lots of terrain too light to ski. Cafe, lessons, rentals, sales and we are open daily until mid MArch every day. CHeers winter!

Snowed all day with drifting winds. Will groom the snowfarm and point skiers toward the best mountain trails for the weekend.

Barely skiable in a light snowfall. Upper trails and snowfarm marginal. Base with thin new layer. More snow and a positive update?

The iceberg melted just enough to make some nice corn snow skiing this afternoon. Upper trails, north facing thin and icy with snowfarm (5 km) about 85% slippery with green grass sections. More challenging. 5" at 4000 feet, patchy in between.

Picture from Sunday, it's rained all over the mountain and we are down to about half our trails skiable today. North facing higher elevations where there is as much as 10" and the 5 km. snowfarm where it drifted and was bladed and groomed. Getting colder today and should hold onto our base for a while. Hello early winter!

Wind, elevation, north face, well groomed, lots of fun, season passes like wildfire. We've only just begun! Over a foot in the high country frozen solid this morning. Cheers fellow skiers!

Every trail open, gets deeper above 4000 feet. Lots of happy skiers and season pass sales are good. Thanks skiers!

Powder Paradise with a cool forecast ahead....dreamlike! Lots of snow, thick and baselike not going away! xoxoo chip

Powder paradise with a big storm still ahead! 50 km open and grooming half of it. Cafe open as we celebrate the earliest full open ever! Webcams are up as well as the DAILY REPORT. Weekend skiing will be deep and fluffy.

Eclipse Day on Snow, climbing back up to the snowiest places in WV! Skiable day #86 with 141" of snow so far. CELEBRATE!

Not opening yet very skiable, Near 10" at 4300 feet where powder hounds are gathering all weekend. April snow showers bring May flowers...a little late.

Good night winter hello springtime...we left the season happily with a staff party praising all the workers. Thanks to all the skiers that drive long distances and spend their hard earned money and precious free time to recreate in our mountains. Thanks!

Our last skiable day for the near future. Closing this afternoon and will re open for more storms as the winter fades into spring. Enjoy the great outdoors and have faith in XC skiing in the future!

Skiable Day 80 with snow in the forecast next week. Thankful for our interest in xc skiing and may the spring bring more chances to kick and glide our lives away.

Around half of foot with monster drifting. Open daily working toward 80 skiable days on Wednesday!

Blizzard here! 6" so far and winds are creating a driftland of the finest degree. Lots of snowfarming. Open daily this week as it warms and settles.

Our last post until the heavens open up in cold snow. Very few slippery spots left and we are heading to the alpine ski areas to take advantage of man made snow. Cheers everyone, not over until mid May if like last year!

Betsy one of our favorite ski partners as she'll follow anywhere we go. Challenging to be a snowflake in this climate as of late. 75th day skiable with 122" snow and will consider this season a good one locally. Lots of potential for more snow, or not. International Telemark Day Timberline and Sunrise Scramble at Canaan this weekend.

Surprise snowstorm coated the mountains with snow, powder skiing above 4000 feet. Looking forward to the Uphill Scramble this Sunday at Canaan Ski Area as it raises money for the Park Foundation.

Snowed lightly all day and ended up coating the entire mountain in thin powder. Where there is base, snowfarm and upper trails, skiers kicked and glided. Cooled down in the afternoon as skis iced up anywhere one hit the warm ground and wet surfaces. Skis on sale as the forecast appears very warm and wet for the next two weeks. Open daily until further notice. Happy Sunday to all!

Half the mountain skiable, snowfarm (5 km) and higher north facing terrain. Randy's clinics going great, moonlight skiing, grooming and shoveling. Have a great weekend!

Randy PSIA guru clinics the next two days....amazing teacher! Almost half the trails have coverage today yet thaw continues. 38 at reporting time. 5" in the National Nordic. Update tomorrow as it freezes.

Snow on the mountain as well as the farm where Rosie PB has been packing and blading. Please consider Randy's amazing clinics Fri/Sat (details online). Skiable day 70 today, up to 7" in the spruce yet the R word lingers in the forecast followed by light snow and a colder weekend.

Every trail open this morning with up to 9" around 4300 feet. Powder up high, granular below. Day 69, planning an all day ski to celebrate. Snowfarm is super deep. NY State PSIA Randy French clinics Friday and Saturday here. Our chance to ski with the most fun talented skilled teacher we have ever met. Only $40/day includes area use, video analysis, IMPROVE YOUR SKIING! Enjoy these last days of winter.

Cross country skiing is for those that want to experience pure winter in all her glory

Greatest holiday weekend ever for weather, skiers, and WG! Thank you for the support and dedication. Powder skiing is everyone's favorite. Happy Birthday George and ski on!

Having fun with snow, holiday skiers, kids, first timers, winter winds, freezing cold, and all the challenges. 7" yesterday and 2" since. Hope everyone is skiing their toes off!

Powder Paradise in every way and happy national ski holiday weekend!

Bluebird day in the cool sunshine, the snowfarm is skiing nice after a lotta work....worth it!

Holding base on the mountain, deeper above 4000 feet. The drifted snowfarm averages a foot of hard packed snow. Snowcat groomed with thin spots and some dirt. Shoveling and regrooming. Icy. 22 at reporting time, 64th skiable day, 110" snow to date. Have a great holiday weekend!

Just enough snow and cold to groom and get skiers up and down the mountain. Holiday weekend ahead as we shovel and pack the meadows where the deepest snow has drifted along the snow farm. Picture here of a Florida boy who never has seen snow until now!

Just enough snow, a thick powder as the ground freezes and drains. Lots of wind drifting so we'll snowcat groom the farm. 50 km open with thin snow caution in places. Special Valentines love to all, especially Naomi! Love to see some PCCSAA skiers up (elevation) here and request a discount. 24 at reporting time and a forecast that will likely ski us through the weekend.

Back in the snowy ski business, 3" to 5" new and a forecast that skiers appreciate.

Our last skiable day as warm temps have been eroding the snowpack. Until another storm we're out getting some trail work done. Not over until it's over.

Our snow MUST be used, getting harder to find and not getting deeper lately. Winter far from over as our doors are open daily despite the blow torch temps. Skiing above 4000 feet has its advantages, especially where it's shady and colder. (all pics current)

Our snow MUST be used, getting harder to find and not getting deeper lately. Winter far from over as our doors are open daily despite the blow torch temps. Skiing above 4000 feet has its advantages, especially where it's shady and colder. (all pics current)

The oldest snow seems hardest to melt, lots more trail work mid season here. Fine tuning is helpful and now a chance to ski and sweep the upper mountains. Last eve still 7" at the 4300 foot stake. 39 at reporting time.

The oldest snow seems hardest to melt, lots more trail work mid season here. Fine tuning is helpful and now a chance to ski and sweep the upper mountains. Last eve still 7" at the 4300 foot stake. 39 at reporting time.

7 inches and snow in the trees at the top of the mountain. Skiable day 57 with over 130" snowfall so far. Winter is not over!

Many trails are holding snow on the north face and up the ridge where winter still has a grip. We got a mower and loader to help in all the work, spreading drifts out onto the snowfarm.

Many trails are holding snow on the north face and up the ridge where winter still has a grip

Still skiing as the cool dry weather is fun to be out in.

Snowfarm, north faces, higher elevations free to ski (no area use fee). Cold nights, cool days with 54 skiable days, 103". So far so good! Enjoy all snow one can find or make or pull outa the freezer!

Skiers making it to Baldy on thin base, cold nights, corn snow as the sun warms. Bluebird weather!

Easy to find snow when its so close by. Annual Groundhog's Ski successful in every way! Marginal yet never took our skis off, glad to have old ones! North facing terrain above 4000 feet looks like this picture. Should hold onto snow for a few days, 103", Day # 52. Fun!

Happy Groundhog's Day....plenty of skiing by lowering standards and making the best of a thin situation. Pic yesterday at 4300 feet in the red spruce where old snow hangs in!

Skiing to trail chores above 4200 feet. 7" snow in Little Antarctica and less elsewhere. New snow coats all. Thin and skiable!

Marginal skiers unite at 4300 feet in the heart of the National Nordic. More snow last eve yet most of the mountain is sans base. 6" on ground here. Went over 100" and approaching 50 skiable days. Lots more chances of winter snows and skiing in the next 85 days. Keep faith!

Marginal skiers nite at 4300 feet in the heart of the National Nordic. More snow last eve yet most of the mountain is sans base. Went over 100" and approaching 50 skiable days. Lots more chances of winter snows and skiing in the next 85 days. Keep faith!

Skiing along snowfarm and up in the spruce above 4200 feet this week.

Skiable snow on the farm and up in the spruce, in between only a coating of snow.

Still skiing up in the high spruce, heading up there as soon as this rain cools off to sweep and prepare for more winter. Snowfarm is 70% covered today. Considered a skiable day....barely. Should pass #50 midweek as colder air is in the air. Race is obviously canceled, no make up date. Cheers!

Down to the snowfarm and a few north facing upper trails. Race Sunday is cancelled. Winter is young.

Half empty although snow farm and north facing high terrain skiable this mornin. Fifties at dawn, less than 1/2 inch rain so far this warmup. Race is still on for Sunday and will announce more info tomorrow.

10" at 4000 feet yet very warm and wet, hard to be a snowflake today....50 km open, snowfarm still deep. Picture from Wed afternoon along the snowfarm next to the lodge...Snow will return and a great start to the season!

Snow is settling in, rainless so far in wet powder surfaces. 16" at 4000 feet. Mountain State Marathon is scheduled for a 11 am start Jan 28. 2,10, or 25 km choices with prizes and awards in the lodge following. Enjoy this early start to winter!

Grooming a lot this morning as the temps soon will rise. So much snow! Skiing in the rain is one of favorite Gene Kelly hits.

Wow, big weekend full of skiers in all directions....winter has been great with almost 100 inches so far and over 2 feet on the ground

Conditions report: Conditions report: Snow and wind creating an Arctic bliss lately. Grooming as much as we can and lots to ski and do. 23" settled at 4000 feet. Wow! xoxoxox

Buried in powder as most of the area is....Wow, over two feet in the woods, have been plowing and grooming. Soup and burritos best thing about WG. George Bell from Snowshoe with his Hoks yesterday pic of the day! Over 20" new!

Snowy spell continues with all trails open!

Snowiest winter in a long time, 83" to date. Warm temps next week will end the amazing powder cycle for now....Full on weekend ahead with a forecasted storm starting tonight. Hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy.

Zero yet calm as winter keeps her grip....snow abounds. 17" at 4000 feet. Our grooming fleet meet up in Springer Orchard to stoke the stove and load the free snacks and erase/capture the chalkboard art and fresh poetry. Fun!

Smashed our 42 year record this weekend with business! Thanks to everyone working for decades and the loyalty of skiers. 17" at 4000 feet lots of grooming with snowcat and snowmobiles. Enjoy!

Buried in snow and drifts finishing up one of the best holiday weekends ever! So many friendly skiers! Leading a snowshoe discovery walk this morning. Grooming everything once again as the snowglobe dumps! Great week ahead!

Snowy times seem to be here to stay. The entire mountain is a dream come true winter paradise. Guided snowshoe walks the next two mornings. Over a foot of snow with bomber bases as we get into the coldest part of winter ahead. Enjoy!

Rain has packed down the base, above freezing at reporting time, we'll groom as much as we can! About 10" on the mountain and less at the lodge. Have a great holiday weekend everyone!

Holiday ski ahead with plenty of snow. Snowshoe walks, telemark glade skiing, skate grooming, cafe, and a friendly staff. A foot of snow on lots of the mountain with some forecasted rain and snow and colder week ahead. Enjoy winter on skis!

Colorado skiing Davis prices...picture perfect morning in the 20's sunshine calm with powder everywhere!

Snowy morning after a rainy day. We are open daily with over 5o km. of trails, 2500 acres, and 1200 vertical. Our cafe is really yummy and we are leading free natural history snowshoe walks every Sunday at 10 am. Need xc gear or repairs? Full service now in our 42nd year in the snowiest place in the mid Atlantic....Canaan Valley. 3250' to 4436'. Enjoy this wintery winter!

Snowy start to winter, 10" at 4000 feet, all trails open and many groomed. Enjoy!

Cross Country Ski Alert EMERGENCY....everyone MUST ski soon! Lots of cover and base needs to be enjoyed!

Skiers in the rain, sleet, and snow. Everyone came in wet yet happy to glide on snow. Wintery weather continues as we've held onto 2 to 6 inch bases. Off to a skiing winter with day # 26 today. Enjoy!

Just enough snow to open the entire mountain. Have a great weekend everyone!

Just enough snow to open the entire mountain. Have a great weekend everyone!

Just enough snow to open the entire mountain. Have a great weekend everyone!

Light snow most of the morning dusted the mountains as we still have 50 km open with most of it rolled. About 6" on the trails at best. Have a great weekend of skiing everyone!

Thin powder paradise keeps skiers on their toes. 2500 acres open for skiing. Cafe is the best part! Happy New YEar!

Thin 100% skiable as the cold and clouds block the sun. !"-6" powder over frozen ground. Happy winter to all!

Skiable Day 21 with just enough coverage everywhere, will roll some yet foot packed best in these conditions. Six inches on the ground average. Mostly Happy New Year and a cold winter ahead!

Opening the new year with new skiing....all trails open with 4" new over 2" base....some thin spots and minor water crossings yet these 2500 acres are skiable. 5" on ground @ 4000 so far. Snowing at 9 am 22 degrees. Happy New Year!

Half skiable, southerners and kids having a blast...borderline...

Almost yet not quite...1" snow drifting. 26 and snowing this morning. We need another 2" to open the snowfarm. Will update if so. Happy New Year!

Our last skiing picture of the week, Christmas Day on the snowfarm. Snow in the Blackwater Canyon, bring your kayak. SNow in the forecast and we are open daily with cafe, hiking, sales, and visits. Happy Holidays!

Half empty half full skiing. Snowshoe walk and Moonlight ski today. Cafe, rentals, lessons, exploration, and lots of folks to meet and share the day with. Snowfarm pic from yesterday evening by Sue Haywood. Merry Christmas to all!

Half empty half full skiing. Snowshoe walk and Moonlight ski today. Cafe, rentals, lessons, exploration, and lots of folks to meet and share the day with. Snowfarm pic from yesterday evening by Sue Haywood. Merry Christmas to all!

Over half the trails open today as we offer up lessons, rentals, demos, and wonderful cafe. 6" of snow up top and less as one begins up the mountain. The snowfarm (picture here) has lots of snow adjacent to the lodge. Happy Holidays to all!

Over half the trails open today as we offer up lessons, rentals, lessons, and wonderful cafe. 6" of snow up top and less as one begins up the mountain. The snowfarm (picture here) has lots of snow adjacent to the lodge. Happy Holidays to all!

Snow slow to melt this time of the year as it freezes every night, not too warm in the days. 40 km open out of 50 today, 1" to 7" cover. Picture of lower 3 Mile trail heading toward the lodge from the National Wildlife Refuge. Happy Holiday skiing to all!

Every trail open for skiing or snowshoeing after a 10" storm graced our mountain. Drifting buried the snowfarm where we have groomed with Rosie PB. Picture here from 4300 feet late yesterday where powder is untouched. 22 and getting cloudy at reporting time and expect to offer up xc skiing for the next few days in style. Rain forecasted around Christmas. Hope we all get outside soon!

Ski flue has hit the area as many can't seem to go into work. 9" new snow and cold nights are making for exciting powder skiing. Happiest of Holidays to everyone.

Christmas came early as we continue to be in the middle of a snow globe. Powder everywhere as we begin to plow and roll yet these are conditions that we dream about. 8" new so far at 18 degrees and still snowing and blowing. Happy holidays to all!

Yesterday's turns wash into the Blackwater Canyon yet it's snowing and blowing at 8 this morning. Ullr is rattling his swords as we have lots of plans on what to do if this keeps up. Happy Holidays to all. Might be fun to peek and report tomorrow!

More work needed to sweep all the high country trails where we skied yesterday. The snowfarm was enjoyed by several families as they stopped in for gear exchange and a cafe burrito. Enough snow today for lessons, rentals, demo, and sales. Merry Christmas and batten down the hatches.

Snow cover hangs in there on the north faces and higher terrain. Offering full service Nordic these days as we get prepare for a long winter ahead. Happy holidays to all.

Snowfarm skiing best fresh snow in the area this morning. Skiable day#11, open for snowshoeing and skiing limited to certain trails. Not much snow obviously yet we ski every flake.

Uphill skiing in thin snow makes sense while downhilling brings out a new skill group. We are covered in 3" snow over frozen ground as we are out skiing on old worn out bottoms everywhere and doing some trail work while we can get around. Skiable day 10 today, 16 if we include Spencer skiing with no discretion. Snowfarm is shoveled and rolled for lessons, practice, kids, and demo gear. Caleb skiing into snowy spruce Wednesday at 4000 feet pic of the day! Happy winter ahead.

Skiable Day 8 as we shovel and roll one trail leading from the lodge for 2 km. 3" cover over freezing ground elsewhere. Thin, marginal yet we're open, renting, teaching, and serving wonderful food at the cafe. Happy holidays to all.

Thin snow skiing improved over night in the teens. Wind and smooth grassy farm pastures captured lots of windblown snow that we are grooming out. Sunny frost filled mountain provide alpine beauty today. Skip work and give up all material possessions.

4" drifted in the open wind blown grassy meadows surrounding the 3300 foot meadows of WG. Wet and warm today should drain and cool off Tuesday. Will groom along the 5 km snowfarm if it seems like the right thing to do. About 10" alongside the fences. More wind will continue to add to the stash. Anna and Ronnie start out today in pic above and help with trails all fall. Can't wait to ski!

Forget to check in as we opened up a few days ago with windblown snow captured around the lodge and snow farm. Rain and warm breezes have taken good care of it all now yet snow in forecast next week. Picture of Tom teaching a few fellow Londoners and their first ever xc experience. Happy winter to all!

Welcome November where we had fun scratching old skis and lots of icing up rumplestilts skiing. Experts on terrible conditions and dangerous activities. Working toward opening as soon as the snow flies again and every day Dec. 1 no matter the conditions. Let's get excited snow lovers!