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Winter Event Through Tuesday

Snow expected today as temperatures fall behind a cold front. Slick spots expected tonight as temperatures drop well below freezing. Expect accumulations into Tuesday with generally 1-2 across the lower mountains counties and 2-5 inches in the highest elevations, with locally higher amounts possible along the mountains. The morning commute will likely be affected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morgantown Municipal-Hart Field (KMGW)

Lat: 39.65°NLon: 79.92°WElev: 1227ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (998.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 16 Mar 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Independence WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 64. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

    High: 64 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 64. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Independence WV
 39.41°N 79.93°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
Last Update:
2:32 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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