Fall (September–November) is the peak season, driven entirely by WVU football. Home game Saturdays transform the city — if you want to experience Morgantown at its most alive, come on a game weekend. The Appalachian foliage in October is also excellent, and Coopers Rock is at its most spectacular.
Spring (March–May) is the second-best time. The campus is still full of students, the weather is mild, and the hillsides green up quickly after winter. Ramps — wild onions foraged from the Appalachian hollows — appear on menus in April, a brief local season worth catching.
Summer is quiet. With students gone, Morgantown loses most of its energy. Coopers Rock and Cheat Lake get local use, but the city itself feels subdued. Accommodation is easy to find and cheap.
Winter is cold and often grey. The hills get snow, and I-68 over the mountains can be treacherous in bad conditions. The PRT keeps running. If you're here for skiing, Snowshoe Mountain Resort is about two hours south.