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Strong Gusty Winds and Snow Showers Continue Early Tonight Across the Northern Mountains

Snow showers continue through early tonight across the northern mountains, with additional light snow accumulations of 1-2" possible across the higher elevations. Additionally, strong winds of 35 to 50 mph may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, along with blowing/drifting of snow, especially across the higher ridges. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1030.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 11 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lester WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lester WV
 37.76°N 81.32°W (Elev. 2031 ft)
Last Update:
7:38 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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