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Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 29 Jan 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Circleville WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 09:37am until January 29, 11:00am
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 09:37am until January 29, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Thu

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Circleville WV
 38.65°N 79.44°W (Elev. 3524 ft)
Last Update:
6:54 am EST Jan 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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