Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 24, 07:00 AM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89° N Lon: 79.85° W Elev: 1985 ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Jan 10:51 pm EST

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

Northwest Pocahontas

Tonight

Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 17. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny. Cold with highs in the mid 20s. Temperature falling to around 20 in the afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as zero.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Much colder with lows around 1 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, decreasing to 25 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 15 below.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the afternoon. Light snow accumulation possible. Cold with highs around 15. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Saturday Night

Snow with a slight chance of freezing rain. A slight chance of sleet after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional heavy snow accumulation. Cold. Near steady temperature around 10 above. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 below.

Sunday

Snow. Additional several inches of snow accumulation. Cold with highs in the lower 20s. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below.

Sunday Night

Snow, mainly in the evening. Additional several inches of snow accumulation. Cold with lows 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below after midnight.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning. Colder. Near steady temperature around 10 above. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 15 below.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows around 5 below. Wind chill values as low as 25 below.

Tuesday

Sunny, cold with highs 15 to 20. Wind chill values as low as 25 below.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cold with lows 5 to 10 above. Wind chill values as low as 10 below.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the afternoon. Cold with highs in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 30 percent. Wind chill values as low as 10 below in the morning.

Wednesday Night And Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Cold. Lows around zero. Highs around 10 above. Wind chill values as low as 15 below.