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

3 Miles ESE Dawes WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Dawes WV
 38.06°N 81.37°W (Elev. 899 ft)
4:41 am EST Jan 11, 2026
6am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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