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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.

Light Snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 1 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Friendly WV

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 03:11am until January 1, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 03:11am until January 1, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °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 26. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °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 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 26. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Friendly WV
 39.48°N 81.04°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
12:42 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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