Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1025.7 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Wintry Mix

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain and snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Riverton WV
 38.7°N 79.46°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
12:53 pm EST Feb 9, 2026
1pm EST Feb 9, 2026-6pm EST Feb 15, 2026
 
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