Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 13 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Bowden WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 14, 04:00pm until January 15, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4pm.  High near 37. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4pm. High near 37. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Bowden WV
 38.93°N 79.74°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
6:51 pm EST Jan 13, 2026
9pm EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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