Cheat Mountain Pass
📍 US Highway 250 • Allegheny MountainsOpen. Clear to damp pavement on US-250. 2-lane US highway with 9% steep grade; WVDOT plows active during winter snow squalls. Live camera feeds active.
Real-time open/closed reports, winter weather updates, webcams, and Allegheny Highland pass status across Cheat Mountain (US-250), Spruce Knob Road, Droop Mountain, and Sandstone Mountain. Verified live via WVDOT WV511.
Open. Clear to damp pavement on US-250. 2-lane US highway with 9% steep grade; WVDOT plows active during winter snow squalls. Live camera feeds active.
Open. Highest paved public highway pass in WV. Clear lanes with continuous winter plowing & anti-icing. Heavy ski resort traffic. Live webcams active.
Open for season. WVDOT does not plow WV-150 in winter (Seasonal Closing Date Nov 30; Opening Date May 1), converting it to cross-country ski & snowmobile corridor.
Open. 4-lane divided mountain highway on US-33 connecting Brandywine, WV to Harrisonburg, VA. Clear pavement with regular WVDOT winter maintenance.
Open. Access route to West Virginia's highest peak. High elevation freezing fog and heavy snowpack. Unplowed during severe winter blizzards.
Open. State route WV-32 is clear with active WVDOT brine treatment. Frequent lake-effect snow squalls near Davis & Canaan Valley State Park.
Open 24/7. Major 4-lane Turnpike Interstate pass. Clear lanes; WV Turnpike high-priority plowing and anti-icing. Variable speed fog lights active when fog occurs.
Open. Scenic 2-lane historic US-60 pass connecting Rainelle to Ansted. Clear asphalt with routine WVDOT winter maintenance; steep mountain curves.
Open. Scenic 2-lane US highway corridor along North Fork River near Seneca Rocks. Clear pavement with dry visibility. Watch for rockfall signs.
Open 24/7. Major 4-lane expressway corridor over New River Canyon. Open year-round with high bridge wind warnings during frontal passages.
| Pass / Gap Name | Highway Route | Elevation | Live Status & Road Closure | Live Camera & Traffic Status | Opening & Closing Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheat Mountain Pass | US Highway 250 | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) | Open (No Closure) | WV 511 Live Camera Active • Normal Traffic | Maintained Open Year-Round (365 Days) |
| Snowshoe Summit Pass | WV Route 66 / Snowshoe Dr | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) | Open (No Closure) | Resort Summit Cam Live • Heavy Ski Traffic | Maintained Open Year-Round (365 Days) |
| Highland Scenic Highway | WV Route 150 | 4,500 ft (1,372 m) | Seasonal Advisory | USFS Sensor Active • Scenic Traffic | Opening Date: May 1 • Closing Date: Nov 30 |
| Shenandoah Mountain Gap | US Highway 33 | 3,360 ft (1,024 m) | Open (No Closure) | WVDOT Cam Active • 4-Lane Clear Flow | Maintained Open Year-Round (365 Days) |
| Spruce Mountain Pass | Forest Road 104 / WV-28 | 4,863 ft (1,482 m) | Open | Monongahela Sensor Live • Low Traffic | Open Year-Round (Unplowed in Blizzards) |
| Canaan Mountain Gap | WV Route 32 | 3,300 ft (1,006 m) | Open (No Closure) | WVDOT Davis Cam Live • Resort Traffic | Maintained Open Year-Round (365 Days) |
| Flat Top Mountain Pass | Interstate 77 (WV Turnpike) | 3,250 ft (991 m) | Open 24/7 | WV Turnpike Traffic Cams • Interstate Speed | Maintained Open 24/7/365 Continuous |
| Sewell Mountain Pass | US Highway 60 | 3,170 ft (966 m) | Open (No Closure) | WVDOT US-60 Feed Live • Local Traffic | Maintained Open Year-Round (365 Days) |
Every road condition, road closure status, live camera feed, weather metric, traffic report, and opening/closing date listed on LivePassWatch West Virginia is cross-verified live against official state transport department systems. We pull real-time data directly from West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV 511 Traffic & Weather Sensors), West Virginia Parkways Authority (WV Turnpike Control), and US Forest Service Monongahela National Forest Ranger District bulletins.
Direct verified answers for West Virginia mountain pass road conditions, live cameras, traffic status, weather, and opening/closing dates.
Cheat Mountain Pass (elevation 3,950 ft / 1,204 m) on US Highway 250 in Pocahontas and Randolph Counties, WV is currently OPEN.
Snowshoe Summit Pass (elevation 4,180 ft / 1,274 m) on WV Route 66 and Snowshoe Drive is OPEN.
Highland Scenic Highway Summit Pass (WV Route 150, elevation 4,500 ft / 1,372 m) in Monongahela National Forest is OPEN FOR SEASONAL MOTOR TRAVEL.
Shenandoah Mountain Gap (elevation 3,360 ft / 1,024 m) on US Highway 33 near Brandywine, WV is OPEN.
Canaan Mountain Gap (elevation 3,300 ft / 1,006 m) on WV Route 32 near Davis & Canaan Valley, WV is OPEN.
Flat Top Mountain Pass (elevation 3,250 ft / 991 m) on Interstate 77 (West Virginia Turnpike) in Mercer/Raleigh Counties is OPEN 24/7/365.
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• WV 511 Traffic & Weather Information: Dial 511 within WV or visit WV511.org
• West Virginia Turnpike Control Center: (304) 926-1900
• Monongahela National Forest Supervisor Office: (304) 636-1800