Winter Storm Moves Out But Very Cold Temperatures Persist All Week

Precipitation shifts back to snow tonight as a cold front arrives, with snow showers lingering into Monday. Expect a flash freeze on wet roads tonight as temperatures plummet. Dangerously cold air and gusty winds will create life-threatening wind chills Monday night through Tuesday, with extreme cold persisting all week. Use caution if traveling and prepare for a prolonged deep freeze. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Freezing Rain Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.67 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 25 Jan 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Extreme Cold Watch January 26, 06:00pm until January 27, 12:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 25, 04:13pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Extreme Cold Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 25, 04:13pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, snow, and sleet before 9pm, then a chance of snow.  Low around 14. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, snow, and sleet before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 14. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.62°W (Elev. 594 ft)
3:43 pm EST Jan 25, 2026
4pm EST Jan 25, 2026-6pm EST Feb 1, 2026
 
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