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

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jan 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Light north wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain before 4pm, then rain and snow.  High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Light north wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV
 38.74°N 80.4°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
4:36 am EST Jan 23, 2026
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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