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

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 11 Jan 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Whitmer WV

Wind Advisory January 11, 04:16pm until January 12, 01:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 04:16pm until January 12, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory January 11, 04:16pm until January 12, 01:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory January 11, 04:16pm until January 12, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Patchy blowing snow. Steady temperature around 21. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Whitmer WV
 38.82°N 79.56°W (Elev. 2713 ft)
3:51 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
4pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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