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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 31 Dec 12:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Yawkey WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Sprinkles and snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 2am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F


    Sprinkles/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Sprinkles and snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 2am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yawkey WV
 38.19°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
1:38 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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