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Snow Showers May Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Today

Winter weather continues today and may impact travel times this morning and evening. During which time, several inches of snow will fall across the lowlands and significant amounts nearing a foot of snow is possible over the higher West Virginia 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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 23 Feb 4:48 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Elkins WV

Winter Storm Warning February 23, 05:23pm until February 24, 01:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 23, 05:23pm until February 24, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light south wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 29. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light south wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Elkins WV
 38.91°N 79.83°W (Elev. 2005 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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