Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 11 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

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  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of flurries between 3am and 4am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind 13 to 16 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 9am. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of flurries between 3am and 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind 13 to 16 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV
 38.5°N 79.98°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
8:03 am EST Jan 11, 2026
8am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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