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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 11 Jan 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Glen Jean WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
Glen Jean WV
 37.93°N 81.16°W (Elev. 1693 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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