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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.43 in (1034.0 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 24 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 02:49am until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 02:49am until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light east wind.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. Low around 14. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 4pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 10. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light east wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. Low around 14. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 4pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 10. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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