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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

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1031.7 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 24 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Josephine WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then freezing rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. 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: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then freezing rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. 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, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Josephine WV
 37.62°N 81.23°W (Elev. 2005 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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