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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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 31 Dec 9:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of flurries between 11am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow. Low around 24. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of flurries between 11am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then snow. Low around 24. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.65°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
9:51 am EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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