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 >

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 1 Jan 2:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 03:12am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 03:12am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Steady temperature around 32. West wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.65°W (Elev. 801 ft)
12:42 am EST Jan 1, 2026
3am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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