Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend (Also lighter mountain mixed precip early Thursday morning)

A major winter storm with significant snow is expected Saturday through Sunday night. There is still uncertainty as to whether freezing rain and sleet will mix in over southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia, but the best potential for significant snowfall is centered over the area and rather widespread. There remains uncertainty on snowfall amounts and where the heaviest snowfall will fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Bartow WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 04:17am until January 22, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 04:17am until January 22, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of freezing rain before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of freezing rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Bartow WV
 38.68°N 79.69°W (Elev. 3527 ft)
3:37 am EST Jan 22, 2026
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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