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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 2:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Little Birch WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Little Birch WV
 38.54°N 80.65°W (Elev. 1759 ft)
Last Update:
1:38 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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