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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Crab Orchard 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. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °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 16. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then snow and freezing rain. High near 31. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. 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

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °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 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 16. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then snow and freezing rain. High near 31. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. 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 15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crab Orchard WV
 37.73°N 81.24°W (Elev. 2434 ft)
Last Update:
4:36 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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