Photos: West Virginia's Largest Ski Resort Celebrates First Snow of the Season

Snowshoe Mountain is counting the flakes after a November storm brought the season’s first snow.

In a social post, Snowshoe—West Virginia’s largest ski resort—shared a series of tantalizing photos. It was skiers’ catnip. More than a dusting piled up on tables, firepits, and ski lifts. 

The wintry weather arrived overnight, delivering between one and two inches of wet snow, according to the ski resort.

“The only thing better than seeing the snowguns in action is some natural snowfall, and today we’re enjoying both,” said Ken Gaitor, Snowshoe’s V.P. of mountain operations, in a news release. He said that snowmaking will continue as long as the colder temperatures stick around.

Snowshoe has announced a target opening date of Wednesday, November 25, weather permitting. Updates will be provided via Snowshoe’s social media accounts and website.

Snow has also recently arrived at other East Coast resorts like Killington, Vermont, and Sunday River, Maine.

Beyond a bit more precipitation this weekend, though, Snowshoe’s home, the Mid-Atlantic, appears to be locked in the waiting game until later this month, according to OpenSnow meteorologist Zach Butler.

“An upper-level ridge and associated high pressure will move into the Eastern US next week,” he wrote in a recent update. “This will bring mostly dry conditions and warming temperatures.”

That’s the future, though. For now, Snowshoe’s celebrating the first real taste of winter. Check out some of the exciting scenes below and, while you’re at it, think cold thoughts.

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