Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 2:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Elkins WV

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Elkins WV
 38.98°N 79.85°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
2:48 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
3pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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