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.

Fair

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1028.6 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 20 Jan 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 06:48am until January 20, 01:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 06:48am until January 20, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Franklin WV
 38.67°N 79.38°W (Elev. 2831 ft)
5:33 am EST Jan 20, 2026
6am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database