Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of flurries between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °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: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of flurries between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV
 38.74°N 80.4°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
6:51 am EST Jan 14, 2026
7am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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