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. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.40 in (1033.9 mb)
Dewpoint	-2°F (-19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	11°F (-12°C)
Last update	24 Jan 3:51 pm EST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 05:31pm until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 05:31pm until January 26, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 8 °F
Snow then
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 5 °F
Wintry Mix
and Breezy
Monday
High: 8 °F
Snow Likely
and Blustery
Monday Night
Low: -8 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Windy
Tuesday
High: 12 °F
Sunny then
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: -1 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

Tonight

Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 4am and 5am, then snow after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.3 to 0.5 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Windy.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

Wednesday Night

A 50 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 3. Breezy.