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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 31, 04:00 PM EST until January 1, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.89 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 10:51 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

Winter Storm Warning December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

This Afternoon
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 19 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
then Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 31 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of flurries between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy blowing snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm, then widespread blowing snow after 8pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 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 19. Wind chill values as low as -9. 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 11. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 14 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.