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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 1 Jan 1:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Given WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 02:52am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 02:52am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Low around 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Given WV
 38.71°N 81.69°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
12:42 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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