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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

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Flat Top WV

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 14. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 14. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Flat Top WV
 37.59°N 81.12°W (Elev. 3196 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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