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 >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1025.3 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Cool Ridge WV

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

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 23. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 23 °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. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 11 to 17 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: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  High near 29. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 7pm, then snow and freezing rain between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm.  Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °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

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
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 23. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 5 to 8 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. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 11 to 17 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
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 29. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 7pm, then snow and freezing rain between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 13.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Cool Ridge WV
 37.65°N 81.08°W (Elev. 2835 ft)
3:43 am EST Jan 23, 2026
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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