Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 24, 07:00 AM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST
Cold Weather Advisory in effect from January 23, 08:00 PM EST until January 24, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.25 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	23 Jan 8:51 am EST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Dryfork WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am

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

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Cold Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 17 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: -4 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 6 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
then
Snow/Sleet
Sunday
High: 19 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 4 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Monday
High: 8 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Monday Night
Low: -5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
Tuesday
High: 10 °F
Cold and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -20. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 10am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 10am and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 4. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.