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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

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 2:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Gilmer WV

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 04:00pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Gilmer WV
 38.9°N 80.69°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
1:38 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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