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

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Franklin WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Franklin WV
 38.6°N 79.36°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
12:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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