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

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1031.0 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 23 Jan 7:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Snowshoe WV

Cold Weather Advisory until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 8. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 8. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Blustery.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Snowshoe WV
 38.39°N 79.99°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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