Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages, along with an elevated fire danger across the area today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

52°F

11°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 13 Mar 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Snowshoe WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 02:39pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 02:39pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Snowshoe WV
 38.36°N 79.94°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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