Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 31, 04:00 PM EST until January 1, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.89 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 10:51 am EST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV

Winter Storm Warning December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

New Year's Day

Snow showers likely before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.