When is peak fall color at Snowshoe?
Usually the second and third weeks of October on the mountain, with the valleys a week or two behind the summit.
Snowshoe in October 2026
Snowshoe in October
what it is really like
Peak leaves, the Bike Park's closing weekend, and a quiet mountain after it.
What is open
Summer season, then fall closure from mid-month
- The Bike Park until its closing weekend, usually the second weekend of October
- Peak fall color, the Highland Scenic Highway (until its seasonal gate closes), and Cass Scenic Railroad
- Hiking and fly fishing all month
Closed or not running
- After the Bike Park closes: all lifts and Shavers Lake activities
- Raven Golf Club after early to mid-October
- Most Village shops and several restaurants in the second half
The mountain changes in the middle of the month. Before the Bike Park's closing weekend it is summer; after it, the fall closure runs until Thanksgiving week.
Opening and closing days move with the weather and the resort's calendar. The mountain report has what is open today.
Crowds
Moderate
The Bike Park's closing weekend and the peak leaf weekends draw a crowd. The second half of the month is quiet and among the calmest weeks of the year.
Our read after hosting here since 2020, not a resort statistic.
Typical weather
October at the summit
- Average high
- 55°
- Average low
- 37°
- Rainy days
- 9
- of 31
- Dry days
- 22
- of 31
Over the last 10 years, October at the summit averaged highs near 55° and lows around 37°, with rain on about 9 of the 31 days.
A ten-year average for the Snowshoe summit, 4,848 feet, from the Open-Meteo weather archive. Averages, not a forecast.
Live from our calendars
Homes open in October 2026
7 of 7 homes have open nights in October 2026.
- Timbers 323 open nights, first open weekend Oct 2 to 4
- 202D Summit22 open nights, first open weekend Oct 23 to 25
- 103C Summit17 open nights, first open weekend Oct 2 to 4
- Timbers 519 open nights, first open weekend Oct 30 to Nov 1
- 305 Soaring Eagle16 open nights
- 1208 Silver Creek27 open nights, first open weekend Oct 2 to 4
- 107D Summit18 open nights, first open weekend Oct 30 to Nov 1
Refreshed about every hour. Each home's page has the live price for the dates it opens with.
On the calendar
Events in October 2026
Oct 10 to 11, 2026
Bike Park Closing Weekend
Dates come from our event calendar, checked against the resort's own schedule.
Where to stay in October
The homes that fit this month
GUEST FAVORITE - TOP 10%Timbers 3
Sleeps 12 · Walk to the slopes · private hot tub · pet friendly
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,861 sq ft
South Mountain
4.93
129 reviews
Private hot tub and a fireplace for leaf season.
5-MIN WALK TO VILLAGE202D Summit
Sleeps 10 · Walk to the slopes
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,100 sq ft
North Mountain
4.91
90 reviews
The mountains going gold behind the ridge from the deck.
5-MIN WALK TO VILLAGE103C Summit
Sleeps 8 · Walk to the slopes
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,100 sq ft
North Mountain
4.94
128 reviews
Quiet, a gas fireplace, and deer at the patio.
What to pack
Pack for October at 4,848 feet
- Layers: mornings near freezing at 4,848 feet, afternoons that can feel like summer
- A real rain shell and waterproof hiking shoes
- A warm hat and gloves for evenings on the deck
- Groceries from Elkins or Marlinton; most Village kitchens are closed or on short hours
Checklist
The full October list
Pick the home if you know it and who is coming. Your ticks stay on this device.
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Every home has linens, towels, a full kitchen, a coffee maker, and WiFi. Forgot something? Text us and we will tell you where to find it on the mountain.
Plan the whole trip
Pick your October dates, we build the rest
Open homes, lift tickets or the Bike Park, dinners, groceries, events, the packing list, and the drive, on one page you can share with the group.
Questions
Snowshoe in October: questions
Is Snowshoe open in October?
The first half, yes: the Bike Park runs until its closing weekend, usually the second weekend of October. After that the lifts are off until ski season opens around Thanksgiving.
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