Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ansted WV

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

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain.  Low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain. Low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Ansted WV
 38.12°N 81.08°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
3:51 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
5pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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