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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 11 Jan 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Elkins WV

  • Today

    Today: Snow.  Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 2pm. Temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Patchy blowing snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 46 °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 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 2pm. Temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Elkins WV
 38.91°N 79.77°W (Elev. 2585 ft)
9:42 am EST Jan 11, 2026
9am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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