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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected today as colder weather returns. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in portions of the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1025.8 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 11 Jan 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Junior WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Junior WV
 38.97°N 79.94°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
4:59 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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