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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Blue Grass VA
 38.52°N 79.66°W (Elev. 3809 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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