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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.

Fair

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1037.1 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 24 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Bowden WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 06:54am 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, 06:54am until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 29. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy.

    Low: -3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 29. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 -3. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Bowden WV
 38.99°N 79.7°W (Elev. 2759 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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