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

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

20°F

-7°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1024.4 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	25 Jan 2:51 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:21am until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:21am until January 26, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 14 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 9 °F
Wintry Mix
then Snow
Monday
High: 14 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: -5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 17 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Wednesday
High: 13 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 14. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 3pm, then rain or freezing rain between 3pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after midnight. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday

Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.