Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1031.5 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 23 Jan 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport WV

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

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain and sleet between 7am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm. The sleet could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 13. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °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

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain and sleet between 7am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport WV
 37.77°N 81.13°W (Elev. 2480 ft)
9:51 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
11pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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