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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

A Few Clouds

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

French Creek 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

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
French Creek WV
 38.84°N 80.27°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
3:43 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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