Charleston, WV – Thick fog hugs the Kanawha Valley this morning, dimming the streetlights and soaking the pavement with a steady rain. The air feels heavy and warm — a stark reminder that late November can still bring a taste of every season.
The National Weather Service in Charleston reports widespread rain and a few isolated thunderstorms early today before skies begin to clear later in the afternoon. Temperatures will climb toward the upper 50s, but patchy fog may linger through midday, reducing visibility on I-64 and Route 119. Drivers should allow extra time and keep headlights on low beam until the fog lifts.
By Sunday and Monday, high pressure will build across the Appalachians, bringing clear skies, crisp mornings, and mild afternoons in the upper 50s and low 60s — ideal weather for outdoor chores or early Thanksgiving travel.
However, travelers heading out Tuesday should brace for a pattern shift. A new storm system will move in from the Mississippi Valley, bringing rain and breezy conditions across much of West Virginia. While no snow is expected yet, colder air could follow by late week as a major national cold front sweeps toward the East Coast.
Five-Day Outlook (Charleston, WV):
- Today: Rain and fog early, clearing later, high 58°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 57°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 60°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 63°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 62°F.
