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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 25 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Copen WV

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:24am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:24am until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 37. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 14. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 37. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 14. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Copen WV
 38.83°N 80.73°W (Elev. 1083 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 am EST Jan 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 25, 2026-6pm EST Jan 31, 2026
 
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