Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 13 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 11 Jan 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Whitmer WV

Wind Advisory January 11, 12:56pm until January 12, 01:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 12:56pm until January 12, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Wind Advisory January 11, 12:56pm until January 12, 01:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 12:56pm until January 12, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Patchy blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
Whitmer WV
 38.75°N 79.57°W (Elev. 3596 ft)
12:51 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
12pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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