Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Riverton WV

Wind Advisory January 19, 08:00am until January 19, 08:00pm
Extreme Cold Warning January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
Extreme Cold Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Isolated snow showers between 7am and 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 16 °F

    Breezy.
    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
M.L.King Day
Isolated snow showers between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Riverton WV
 38.75°N 79.51°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
2:34 am EST Jan 19, 2026
3am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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