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 W 6 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1028.0 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 05:03am until January 20, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 05:03am until January 20, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °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 -14. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Riverton WV
 38.7°N 79.46°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
4:28 am EST Jan 20, 2026
5am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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