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Snow Showers May Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Today

Winter weather continues today and may impact travel times this morning and evening. During which time, several inches of snow will fall across the lowlands and significant amounts nearing a foot of snow is possible over the higher West Virginia mountains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 23 Feb 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Powellton WV

Winter Storm Warning February 23, 08:40am until February 24, 01:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 23, 08:40am until February 24, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Powellton WV
 38.05°N 81.32°W (Elev. 1680 ft)
Last Update:
5:49 am EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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