Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

35°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 11 Jan 4:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW South Charleston WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 2pm.  High near 37. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow likely.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 37. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow likely. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW South Charleston WV
 38.29°N 81.77°W (Elev. 997 ft)
4:41 am EST Jan 11, 2026
5am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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