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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. 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.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.1 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 23 Jan 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ansted WV

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °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 34. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 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 34. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ansted WV
 38.13°N 81.11°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
11:27 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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