Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 31 Mar 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Canaan Hgts WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Canaan Hgts WV
 39.09°N 79.32°W (Elev. 3638 ft)
4:54 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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