Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Rain

40°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Blue Grass VA

Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 12:32am until January 22, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 12:32am until January 22, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Blustery.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Blue Grass VA
 38.55°N 79.54°W (Elev. 3980 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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