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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 24, 10:00 AM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

9°F

-13°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.51 in (1037.8 mb)
Dewpoint	-1°F (-18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Jan 9:51 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Snowshoe WV

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 24 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Wintry Mix
Monday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: -4 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 22 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 20 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow and sleet before 1pm, then snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then freezing rain and sleet after 4pm. High near 28. Southeast wind 3 to 5 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 Night

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 12. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 22.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.