Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 5:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Elkins WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Elkins WV
 38.91°N 79.83°W (Elev. 2005 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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