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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fog/Mist

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA
 38.59°N 79.53°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
Last Update:
9:54 pm EST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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