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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 11 Jan 6:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely before 8am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 9am, then a chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow likely. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely before 8am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 9am, then a chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow likely. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.65°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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