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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch 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.

Light Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	W 17 G 29 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Jan 1:51 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 Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of rain between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%.