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Winter Storm Rings in the New Year with Accumulating Snow

A significant winter storm will impact the area beginning this evening through Thursday morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the forecast area. Hazardous road conditions can be expected during the event, which could impact upcoming New Years celebrations. Please keep up to date on the latest forecast and prepare in advance for this winter storm. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 31 Dec 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Elizabeth WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:55am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:55am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of flurries between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 22. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of flurries between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Elizabeth WV
 39.01°N 81.33°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
12:42 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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