Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 31, 04:00 PM EST until January 1, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	SW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	31 Dec 9:51 am EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Elkins WVSimilar City Names

Winter Storm Warning December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
New Year's Day
High: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of snow or flurries before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Low around 15. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

New Year's Day

A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.