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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 2:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Bowden WV

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °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, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. 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, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Bowden WV
 38.93°N 79.74°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
Last Update:
3:37 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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