Snow Showers May Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Today

Winter weather continues today and may impact travel times this morning and evening. During which time, several inches of snow will fall across the lowlands and significant amounts nearing a foot of snow is possible over the higher West Virginia mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Snow Freezing Fog

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 23 Feb 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

Winter Storm Warning February 23, 04:31pm until February 24, 01:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 23, 04:31pm until February 24, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 5pm. High near 26. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
3:55 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
4pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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