Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1026.5 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 07:00pm until January 28, 11:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 27, 12:34am until January 27, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Extreme Cold Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning January 27, 12:34am until January 27, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Franklin WV
 38.67°N 79.38°W (Elev. 2831 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 26, 2026
12am EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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