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.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 10:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 13. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 14 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 13. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV
 38.5°N 79.98°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
9:51 am EST Jan 22, 2026
11am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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