Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	25 Jan 4:51 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Green Bank WV

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 04:56am until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 04:56am until January 26, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 24 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Freezing Rain
then Slight
Chance Snow
Monday
High: 11 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blustery
Monday Night
Low: -9 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 16 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: -3 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 11 °F
Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 3pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Freezing rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 10 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 16.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy.

Wednesday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

Thursday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.