Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 11 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Bowden WV

Wind Advisory until January 12, 01:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 12, 01:00am
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  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Bowden WV
 39°N 79.59°W (Elev. 3268 ft)
8:03 am EST Jan 11, 2026
8am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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