Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 28 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
12:51 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
1pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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