Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend (Also lighter mountain mixed precip early Thursday morning)

A major winter storm with significant snow is expected Saturday through Sunday night. There is still uncertainty as to whether freezing rain and sleet will mix in over southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia, but the best potential for significant snowfall is centered over the area and rather widespread. There remains uncertainty on snowfall amounts and where the heaviest snowfall will fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 5:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Craigsville WV

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

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Craigsville WV
 38.29°N 80.63°W (Elev. 2064 ft)
4:48 am EST Jan 22, 2026
5am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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