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 >

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 11:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

French Creek WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
French Creek WV
 38.84°N 80.27°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
9:51 am EST Jan 22, 2026
11am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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