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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 14 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Elkins WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light northeast wind.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, snow, and freezing rain after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, snow, and freezing rain after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Elkins WV
 38.98°N 79.85°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
3:43 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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