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.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 2:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1pm.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV
 38.74°N 80.4°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
1:43 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
2pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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