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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Light Snow

38°F

3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 12 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 31 Dec 10:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 11:46pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 11:46pm until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.62°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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