Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 24, 07:00 AM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST
Cold Weather Advisory in effect from January 23, 08:00 PM EST until January 24, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	20°F (-7°C)
Last update	23 Jan 3:51 am EST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV

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

Today
High: 22 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: -1 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Saturday
High: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Snow/Sleet
Sunday
High: 23 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 8 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: -6 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 13 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -17. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -14. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, 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 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then snow and freezing rain. High near 23. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

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 -6. Windy.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.