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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.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 10 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 31 Dec 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Crab Orchard WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Low around 25. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Low around 25. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Crab Orchard WV
 37.73°N 81.24°W (Elev. 2434 ft)
Last Update:
9:13 am EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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