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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Franklin WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Franklin WV
 38.64°N 79.33°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
6:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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