Winter Returns Overnight into Thursday with Snow Showers and Much Colder Temperatures

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains overnight into Thursday afternoon amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the central/northern mountains, with 1-3" in the mountains further south, while up to 1" or so could occur in the lowlands. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Locally heavy snow showers may result in sudden visibility reductions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 14 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Parkersburg WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of flurries between 1pm and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm, mixing with rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of flurries between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm, mixing with rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Parkersburg WV
 39.27°N 81.53°W (Elev. 600 ft)
12:08 am EST Jan 15, 2026
12am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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