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Winter Weather Headlines Remain in Effect for Heavy Snow and High Winds Through Thursday Morning for Portions of the Area

Cold front brings rain to most of the region, but snow to the West Virginia mountains, where 4 to 8 inches of snow are expected. Due to the combination of heavy snow and high winds, a Blizzard Warning is in effect for the northern West Virginia higher elevations from 10 AM thru 10 AM Thursday. Winter Weather Advisories has been issued for the western foothill counties with 2 to 4 inches of snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 10 Dec 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

Blizzard Warning December 10, 10:00am until December 11, 10:00am
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Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV
 38.5°N 79.98°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 am EST Dec 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 10, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025
 
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