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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

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1029.3 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

South Charleston WV

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. Low around 17. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 1pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. Low around 17. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 1pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Charleston WV
 38.33°N 81.71°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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