Snow Showers and Snow Squalls with Much Colder Temperatures Today

Snow showers and snow squalls will persist today amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the central/northern mountains, with 1-3" in the mountains further south, while up to 2" or so could occur in the lowlands except for locally higher amounts in snow squalls. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Locally heavy snow squalls may result in sudden visibility reductions. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43pm until January 15, 05:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43pm until January 15, 01:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43pm until January 15, 05:00pm
    Cold Weather Advisory January 15, 12:43pm until January 15, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 34. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 34. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
12:03 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
12pm EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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