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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

Elkins WV

Winter Storm Warning January 1, 12:38am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 1, 12:38am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of flurries between 8am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 17. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of flurries between 8am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkins WV
 38.94°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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