Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia has seen the most natural snow in a decade. It's made for fantastic ski and snowboard conditions. John Carlin set out to see just how deep the snow is at 4,848 feet.

We may not have gotten a lot of snow here in Roanoke but in West Virginia, the slopes are getting some much-needed coverage.

Snowshoe is already seeing the benefits of what’s expected to be a snowy weekend.

Improvements are underway on Snowshoe Mountain, just in time for colder weather. For the first time in nearly 20 years, a new lift is being installed.

Temperatures dip well below freezing Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Snowshoe Mountain Resort is up and running, although they’ve had to close their Silver Creek area.

Kinzie Dickman was a standout athlete until a car crash cost her the use of her legs. She dropped into depression until she discovered adaptive sports at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia. With a bit of practice, she has once again found the freedom to fly down the slopes. And now she is taking the sport to a new level as she tries for a spot on the Paralympic team. Not only has she discovered the freedom of the wind in her face, but she has found something within herself as she instructs others how to follow her path.

It’s the first day of the winter season at Snowshoe Mountain.

Cold, dry air means snow-making can begin three weeks prior to season opener

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. – Skiers and snowboarders bundled up for the cold at Snowshoe Mountain, but the coronavirus pandemic means not everything could stay the same at the West Virginia resort. “We’re definitely missing a big chunk of our international workforce with the way things are right now,” Cassell said. BJ Parks and his two boys spent the afternoon on the mountain and said it’s a welcome relief from quarantine. If families want to enjoy a long season on the slopes everyone has to do their part. To that, Cassell says: “Mask up and keep your distance and do all those things and take care of each other.

SNOWSHOE, W. Va. – Skiers and snowboarders won’t take to the slopes at Snowshoe Mountain until December 4. The ski area was originally set to open on November 25, but Snowshoe officials said unseasonably mild temperatures combined with a lack of snowmaking opportunities led to the delay. Some of the snowiest winters we’ve ever had got off to a late start," said Duncan, in part. Snowshoe does still plan to open its mountaintop village on November 25. The village features restaurants, shopping and mountain adventure activities.

Many of you have reported seeing some snow flurries since Sunday night! pic.twitter.com/Gdt8lw664K — Chris Michaels (@WSLS_Michaels) November 2, 2020For the rest of the day, expect any kind of snow flurries to taper off. Wind alerts for Monday, 11/2/2020Because of the wind from the northwest, we’ll stay quite chilly throughout the day. High temperature forecast for Monday, 11/2/2020The wind will make it feel even colder, giving us a true early December feel. As the jet stream lifts north, the wind will calm down and temperatures will recover throughout the rest of the week.

SNOWSHOE, W. Va. – With the snow no longer falling at Snowshoe Mountain the resort announced its modified plans for fall and summer. Starting June 18Golf - The Raven Golf Club will be open weekly, Thursday through Sunday. Starting July 2Resort Operations – Snowshoe’s mountaintop village will be open Thursday through Sunday for dining, retail and outdoor adventure operations.This includes the full-service Spa at Snowshoe. Shavers Lake & Scenic Lift Rides - Scenic lift rides to Shavers Lake will be available Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lake will be open for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle-boarding; however, to limit contact, the inflatable obstacle course will not be open.

ROANOKE, Va. – The New River Health District holds free seasonal flu vaccine clinics today. There are clinics from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radford and Giles County Health Departments. We will learn more today about a new collaboration between two local schools. We will have more on the announcement today on 10 News at Noon. Virginia Tech students will join law enforcement for Buffet with Blue.

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. – We’re still a week away from Thanksgiving but it’s already winter at one of the area’s most popular destinations in West Virginia. Snowshoe Mountain is just two days away from opening day and after more than 250 hours of snowmaking, pumping in more than 75 million gallons of water to produce about 9 feet of snow, crews are better prepared than ever before. “It really feels like you’re in another world,” said Shawn Cassell, the public relations manager at Snowshoe Mountain. West Virginia. Workers at Snowshoe Mountain Resort have been working for months in preparation for Friday.

ROANOKE, Va. - We may have just turned the clocks back, but we're stepping forward into wintry territory this Friday and Saturday. We start out each morning in the 30s, with highs Tuesday and Wednesday in the upper 50s and low to mid 60s. More clouds roll in Thursday, with the chance for a few showers later at night into Friday morning. We're talking wind chills Friday morning in the teens for some places west of the Parkway and in the 20s for most other locations. The wind will calm down throughout the day Friday, but it'll still be very cold.

ROANOKE, Va. - The cold front moving through our area Wednesday may not just bring rain...at least to Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia. Now, Snowshoe is no stranger to the white stuff, especially in an instance like late Wednesday. Any remnant moisture will be forced up the mountain, causing clouds to form and snow to fall. Just how much snow accumulates is in question, due to the fact that the ground will still be wet from Wednesday's rain. Regardless, Snowshoe shared in the excitement when I originally posted about the possibility of some snowflakes to my Facebook page.