Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in (1024.7 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 29 Jan 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 11:00am until January 30, 11:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 29, 05:28am until January 29, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Extreme Cold Warning January 29, 05:28am until January 29, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Thu

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA
 38.49°N 79.66°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
3:54 am EST Jan 29, 2026
5am EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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