Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 10 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 11 Jan 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Valley Head WV

Wind Advisory January 11, 01:59pm until January 12, 01:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 01:59pm until January 12, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Wind Advisory January 11, 01:59pm until January 12, 01:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 01:59pm until January 12, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Valley Head WV
 38.55°N 80.03°W (Elev. 2595 ft)
1:53 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
1pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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