Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. 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.

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 25 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	32°F (0°C)
Last update	22 Jan 2:51 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 Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 33 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 5 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 25 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: -3 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Light west wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. 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. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 10pm and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 23.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.