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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1032.9 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 24 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Pax WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain or freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 1pm, then rain or freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pax WV
 37.92°N 81.28°W (Elev. 1713 ft)
Last Update:
3:43 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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