Window on the West

Is Window on the West open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Window on the West, so check the source for the area it covers.

• NFS Road 76 Road Closure for Public Health and Safety

  Agency closure covering Monongahela National Forest · USFS · Monongahela National Forest

• National Forest System Road 86 Closure for Public Health and Safety

  Agency alert covering Monongahela National Forest · USFS · Monongahela National Forest

As of Oct 25, 10:25 pm EDT · Source: USFS · Monongahela National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Window on the West

Best months: April–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   43° / 22°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   47° / 23°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   55° / 30°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   67° / 38°

   11 wet

5. May

   74° / 48°

   12 wet

6. Jun

   81° / 55°

   10 wet

7. Jul

   84° / 59°

   10 wet

8. Aug

   83° / 58°

   10 wet

9. Sep

   77° / 51°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 32°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    46° / 25°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Franklin 2 Ne, WV, 11.3 mi away at 1,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.