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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected today as colder weather returns. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in portions of 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

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Light Snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 11 Jan 3:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Kanawha Head WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of flurries between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of flurries between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Kanawha Head WV
 38.77°N 80.31°W (Elev. 1909 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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