Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1030.4 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 20 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Blue Grass VA

Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 08:50am until January 20, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 08:50am until January 20, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Today

    High: 12 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Blue Grass VA
 38.49°N 79.63°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
8am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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