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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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 23 Jan 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ghent WV

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1am, then snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, becoming all freezing rain after 4pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1am, then snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, becoming all freezing rain after 4pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ghent WV
 37.61°N 81.12°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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