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Scattered Severe Storms Possible Through This Evening

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible through this evening. The main hazards are large hail and scattered damaging wind gusts, along with heavy downpours. There is also a small chance of a weak tornado or two. Please have a way to receive warnings this evening. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 1 Apr 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Snowshoe WV

Severe T-storm Watch until April 1, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until April 1, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 67 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Snowshoe WV
 38.39°N 79.99°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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