National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. 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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 13 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Jan 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Snowshoe WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -19. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    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 -11. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 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 24. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -19. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
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 -11. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 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 24. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Snowshoe WV
 38.44°N 80.01°W (Elev. 4403 ft)
Last Update:
11:27 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation