Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 11 Jan 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sandstone WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sandstone WV
 37.73°N 80.9°W (Elev. 1319 ft)
11:27 am EST Jan 11, 2026
12pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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