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Winter Storm Moves Out But Very Cold Temperatures Persist All Week

Precipitation shifts back to snow tonight as a cold front arrives, with snow showers lingering into Monday. Expect a flash freeze on wet roads tonight as temperatures plummet. Dangerously cold air and gusty winds will create life-threatening wind chills Monday night through Tuesday, with extreme cold persisting all week. Use caution if traveling and prepare for a prolonged deep freeze. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Light Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.62 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Jan 6:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

French Creek WV

Extreme Cold Watch January 26, 06:00pm until January 27, 12:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 25, 07:13pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Extreme Cold Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 25, 07:13pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -13. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -13. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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Point Forecast:
French Creek WV
 38.84°N 80.27°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
6:52 pm EST Jan 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 25, 2026-6pm EST Feb 1, 2026
 
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