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.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Onego WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:00pm until January 20, 01:00pm
Wind Advisory January 19, 08:00am until January 19, 08:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Isolated snow showers before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
M.L.King Day
Isolated snow showers before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Onego WV
 38.79°N 79.45°W (Elev. 3192 ft)
6:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
8pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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