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 Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. 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, 07:00 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.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 31 mph
Barometer	30.24 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint	11°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	23 Jan 3:51 pm 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, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 5 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Snow/Sleet
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: 21 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 7pm, then snow and freezing rain between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Low around 12. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 21.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.