Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Snowshoe WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Blustery.
    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Snowshoe WV
 38.39°N 79.99°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
1:09 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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