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

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Partly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 23 Jan 6:35 pm 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

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

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
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)
Last Update:
6:51 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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