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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region starting today through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Substantial power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Overcast

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.42 in (1035.4 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ansted WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 4am, then snow between 4am and 5am, then snow and sleet after 5am. Low around 18. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain or freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind.
Tonight
Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 4am, then snow between 4am and 5am, then snow and sleet after 5am. Low around 18. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain or freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ansted WV
 38.13°N 81.11°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
7:11 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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