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 >

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
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

    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%.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    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.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    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.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    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.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV
 38.46°N 80.01°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
9:51 am EST Dec 31, 2025
11am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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