Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1029.7 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 20 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Cabins WV

Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 07:21am until January 20, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Extreme Cold Warning January 20, 07:21am until January 20, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Cabins WV
 38.97°N 79.28°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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