Winter Storm Moves Out But Very Cold Temperatures Persist All Week

Precipitation shifts back to snow tonight as a cold front arrives, with snow showers lingering into Monday. Expect a flash freeze on wet roads tonight as temperatures plummet. Dangerously cold air and gusty winds will create life-threatening wind chills Monday night through Tuesday, with extreme cold persisting all week. Use caution if traveling and prepare for a prolonged deep freeze. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 26 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Valley Head WV

Extreme Cold Warning January 26, 06:00am until January 27, 12:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 26, 02:21am until January 26, 07:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 26, 02:21am until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -18. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -18. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Valley Head WV
 38.55°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
1:43 am EST Jan 26, 2026
2am EST Jan 26, 2026-6pm EST Feb 1, 2026
 
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