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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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 1 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Williamstown WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 02:52am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 02:52am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of flurries after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 19. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of flurries after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Williamstown WV
 39.41°N 81.51°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
12:42 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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