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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend (Also lighter mountain mixed precip early Thursday morning)

A major winter storm with significant snow is expected Saturday through Sunday night. There is still uncertainty as to whether freezing rain and sleet will mix in over southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia, but the best potential for significant snowfall is centered over the area and rather widespread. There remains uncertainty on snowfall amounts and where the heaviest snowfall will fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Genoa WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 23. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 23. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Genoa WV
 38.04°N 82.54°W (Elev. 554 ft)
Last Update:
4:27 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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