Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

Winter Storm Warning December 31, 11:26pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 31, 11:26pm until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV
 38.5°N 79.98°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
11pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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