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

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	W 16 G 23 mph
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	19°F (-7°C)
Last update	23 Jan 3:55 pm EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Helvetia WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am

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

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Cold Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 2 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow then
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 16 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: -2 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 19 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 34. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Wednesday

A 40 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 3.