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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

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Light Snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 31 Dec 9:50 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ellamore WV

Winter Storm Warning December 31, 11:46pm until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 31, 11:46pm until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 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 19. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °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 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am, then patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 18. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ellamore WV
 38.96°N 80.14°W (Elev. 1873 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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