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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 31 Dec 7:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

French Creek WV

Winter Storm Warning until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
French Creek WV
 38.84°N 80.27°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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