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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 starting today through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Substantial 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.

Mostly Cloudy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1037.3 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 24 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Junior WV

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

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 15. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then snow and freezing rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. 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 13. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light northeast wind.
Tonight
Snow before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 15. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then snow and freezing rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 34. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Junior WV
 38.99°N 79.96°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
7:11 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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