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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.7 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 23 Jan 5:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

MacArthur WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 7am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 7am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
MacArthur WV
 37.75°N 81.21°W (Elev. 2418 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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