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 starting today through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Substantial 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 >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1037.3 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 24 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 08:09am until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 08:09am until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, becoming all freezing rain after 4pm.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy.

    Low: -7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, becoming all freezing rain after 4pm. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Wednesday Night
A 50 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 5.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Blustery.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV
 38.46°N 80.01°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
7:11 am EST Jan 24, 2026
8am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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