Winter Weather Headlines Remain in Effect for Heavy Snow and High Winds Through Thursday Morning for Portions of the Area

Cold front brings rain to most of the region, but snow to the West Virginia mountains, where 4 to 8 inches of snow are expected. Due to the combination of heavy snow and high winds, a Blizzard Warning is in effect for the northern West Virginia higher elevations from 10 AM thru 10 AM Thursday. Winter Weather Advisories has been issued for the western foothill counties with 2 to 4 inches of snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.55 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 10 Dec 9:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Bowden WV

Blizzard Warning until December 11, 10:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until December 11, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow likely after 3pm. High near 40. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Bowden WV
 38.93°N 79.74°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
9:51 am EST Dec 10, 2025
10am EST Dec 10, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025
 
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