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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.51 in (1034.8 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 24 Jan 4:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Parkersburg, Wood County Airport/Gill Robb Wilson WV

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 05:17pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 24, 05:17pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then snow and freezing rain. High near 32. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 14. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 1pm, then snow and freezing rain. High near 32. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 14. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Parkersburg, Wood County Airport/Gill Robb Wilson WV
 39.33°N 81.44°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
5:13 pm EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 31, 2026
 
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