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 starting today through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Substantial 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 >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.57 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 24 Jan 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Richwood WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 3am and 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 10am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm.  High near 31. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am.  Low around 10. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 3am and 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet between 10am and 1pm, then freezing rain after 1pm. High near 31. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Low around 10. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Richwood WV
 38.3°N 80.52°W (Elev. 2461 ft)
7:11 am EST Jan 24, 2026
9am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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