Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 24, 07:00 AM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST
Cold Weather Advisory in effect from January 23, 08:00 PM EST until January 24, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.23 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	17°F (-8°C)
Last update	23 Jan 7:51 am EST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Valley Head WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am

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

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Cold Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 20 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: -1 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 15 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Snow/Sleet
Sunday
High: 23 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Monday
High: 8 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: -6 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 12 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Mostly
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -11. Southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then snow and freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. High near 23. Southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 5. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Windy.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.