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Winter Storm Moves Out But Very Cold Temperatures Persist All Week

Precipitation shifts back to snow tonight as a cold front arrives, with snow showers lingering into Monday. Expect a flash freeze on wet roads tonight as temperatures plummet. Dangerously cold air and gusty winds will create life-threatening wind chills Monday night through Tuesday, with extreme cold persisting all week. Use caution if traveling and prepare for a prolonged deep freeze. 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 Rain Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 25 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkins WV

Extreme Cold Watch January 26, 06:00pm until January 27, 12:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 25, 09:49pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Extreme Cold Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 25, 09:49pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 10 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Low around 10. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkins WV
 38.94°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
Last Update:
9:13 pm EST Jan 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 25, 2026-6pm EST Feb 1, 2026
 
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