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

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Circleville WV

Extreme Cold Warning until January 20, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Extreme Cold Warning until January 20, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Circleville WV
 38.71°N 79.55°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
1:52 am EST Jan 20, 2026
2am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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