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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 starting today through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Substantial 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

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.60 in (1037.8 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 24 Jan 7:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 36. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 36. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.62°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
7:11 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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