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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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 14 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW 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
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °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 -10. 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

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, 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 13 to 17 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. Low around 6. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 9 °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 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. 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 -10. 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 1pm, 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 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 6. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Blustery.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV
 38.46°N 80.01°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
Last Update:
3:43 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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