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I realize this is probably a very subjective question....As my username implies I love the snow! However I also love viewing fall foilage...I also live in southern Ga where leaves do not change until November... I fell in love with West Virginia a few years ago when I visited the New River Gorge area with a friend...we went in March and I still thought it was beautiful and I even got snow then...I am stuck with a delimma though..I can't decide to go in October to view leaves or Just go in Mid December to the Beckley area to see some great snowfall...I have never been in the fall so are the leaves there just as pretty as they are say in the North Ga mountains.?? or are we talking Vermont beauty here?? I think I may just make 2 trips because I can't make up my mind!!!
Not really, the interstates are the first roads to be done, and if there was any warning of the storm, then they're pretreated, especially the turnpike...
Thanks for the replies guys!!! Actually I have decided to take 3 weeks off from December 1st to the 21st and I am going to Elkins WV,I have not ever been to that part of Wv and I think we will be visiting the canaan valley ski resort. Anyone From Elkins here that can tell me about the normal snowfall in December?
I'm not so sure I would expect any significant snowfall in Elkins in December. Having grown up in the High Alleghenies and living just to the west of them now, it seems to me that you would be much more likely to encounter snow in January or February. Also, keep in mind that there isn't always snow on the ground during winter in West Virginia. As a native of the region, I would personally suggest that you visit when the leaves change colors in the fall. You'll be way more likely to predict when that will happen and, thereby, schedule your trip. I would also suggest that, in between visiting the attractions around Elkins, you find some to drive up to Western Maryland and partake in the outdoor activities of Garrett and Allegany Counties.
I'm not so sure I would expect any significant snowfall in Elkins in December. Having grown up in the High Alleghenies and living just to the west of them now, it seems to me that you would be much more likely to encounter snow in January or February. Also, keep in mind that there isn't always snow on the ground during winter in West Virginia. As a native of the region, I would personally suggest that you visit when the leaves change colors in the fall. You'll be way more likely to predict when that will happen and, thereby, schedule your trip. I would also suggest that, in between visiting the attractions around Elkins, you find some to drive up to Western Maryland and partake in the outdoor activities of Garrett and Allegany Counties.
Thanks for the advice..What I am planning on doing now is in the Fall taking a 2 day trip from Charlotte NC up to Beckley/New River area for Bridge day. I travel for a living so I think that is my best bet...I am looking forward to seeing Southern WV Fall foilage,and will still be crossing my fingers for some snowfall in early mid-December in Elkins!!
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