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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

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1029.3 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Gay 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

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gay WV
 38.78°N 81.53°W (Elev. 902 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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