Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.34 in (1031.7 mb)
Dewpoint	3°F (-16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Jan 8:51 pm EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Dryfork WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 09:30pm until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 09:30pm until January 26, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Mon
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 4 °F
Wintry Mix
and Breezy
Monday
High: 6 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: -7 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 10 °F
Cold and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: -1 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southeast wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 3pm, then freezing rain and sleet between 3pm and 4pm, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as -8. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. Breezy.