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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. Heavy rain Sunday may trigger flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay safe. 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

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1037.2 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Jan 10:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Snowshoe WV

Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    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. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
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)
Last Update:
9:43 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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