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 >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 29 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Circleville WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 11:00am until January 30, 11:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 29, 07:46am until January 29, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Extreme Cold Warning January 29, 07:46am until January 29, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Thu

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Today

    High: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -17. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -17. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Circleville WV
 38.71°N 79.55°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
6:54 am EST Jan 29, 2026
7am EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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