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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 11 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 8am. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 4pm. High near 33. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 8am. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 4pm. High near 33. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV
 38.89°N 79.83°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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