Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA
 38.49°N 79.66°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
3:53 am EST Feb 17, 2026
9am EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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