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 >

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 Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:51 am 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
  • Today

    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.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    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.

    Low: -1 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    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.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    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.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    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.

    High: 23 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    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 -6. Windy.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    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.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV
 38.46°N 80.01°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
3:43 am EST Jan 23, 2026
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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