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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 31 Dec 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Leewood WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:36am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:36am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Leewood WV
 38.04°N 81.46°W (Elev. 1772 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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