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.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Bowden 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
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    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 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  High near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 26. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 11.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Bowden WV
 38.99°N 79.7°W (Elev. 2759 ft)
4:36 am EST Jan 23, 2026
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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