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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 Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. 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

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.52 in (1034.8 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 23 Jan 11:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Gallagher WV

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 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 34. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °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 -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 18. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. 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 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches 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 -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 40 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
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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Point Forecast:
Gallagher WV
 38.17°N 81.41°W (Elev. 1558 ft)
Last Update:
11:21 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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