Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence 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.

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1025.1 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 29 Jan 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Blue Grass VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 02:35pm until January 30, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 02:35pm until January 30, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -13. North wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -13. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Blue Grass VA
 38.49°N 79.63°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
12:54 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
2pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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