You’ll Want To Visit The Snowiest Town In West Virginia This Season

Terra Alta is a small town in West Virginia's Preston County. The name means "high land," and its elevation of 2,630 feet is perfect for attracting lots of snow. In fact, it's the snowiest place in West Virginia! With places like Alpine Lake Resort, this is where you'll want to be during the winter in West Virginia.

Terra Alta is West Virginia's snowiest town, averaging 175.0 inches each year.

The snow sometimes has to be cleared by Incident Management Teams and the National Guard.

If you're someone who loves the snow, you might enjoy a visit to the Alpine Lake Resort in town.

Address: 700 W Alpine Dr., Terra Alta, West Virginia.

The resort has places for sledding and cross-country skiing.

If you're chilled from all the outdoor fun, come inside and swim in the heated pool.

Pool access is free for guests of the resort.

Of course after a day of fun, you'll work up an appetite. Have dinner at the Seasons Dining Room or the Lounge at the lodge.

You'll get a beautiful view of the lake as you eat.

Don't forget dessert!

Be sure to check with Alpine Lake Resort for current hours of operation and amenities. For more interesting small towns in West Virginia, check out this small-town road trip. Have you been to any of these places? Let us know your experiences in the comments.