Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Light Snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 24 Jan 6:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Gilmer WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 06:45pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 24, 06:45pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm.  High near 35. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then snow.  Low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 18. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then snow. Low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Gilmer WV
 38.9°N 80.69°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
5:13 pm EST Jan 24, 2026
6pm EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 31, 2026
 
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