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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday morning. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, accumulations will be significant and cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 23 Jan 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light northeast wind.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 10am, then snow and freezing rain. High near 32. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 10am, then snow and freezing rain. High near 32. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV
 38.89°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
Last Update:
6:52 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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