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.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Harper WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • 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
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

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.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Harper WV
 38.57°N 79.51°W (Elev. 3465 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 19, 2026
7am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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