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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. 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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 13 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Jan 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Junior 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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Light northeast wind.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 16. 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 17.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Junior WV
 38.99°N 79.96°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
11:27 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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