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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

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 31 Dec 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Josephine WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 10:59pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 10:59pm until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Josephine WV
 37.62°N 81.23°W (Elev. 2005 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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