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

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
Wind Advisory January 19, 08:00am until January 19, 08:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA
 38.59°N 79.53°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
12am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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