Charleston, West Virginia – Cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings remain in effect across parts of West Virginia and southeastern Ohio, while forecasters monitor the potential for a winter weather system to impact the region this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, cold weather headlines will continue through 11 a.m. Wednesday for portions of northern West Virginia and all of southeastern Ohio. Wind chills have remained dangerously low, prompting officials to urge continued cold-weather precautions.
Looking ahead, forecasters are closely watching a possible coastal storm expected to develop over the upcoming weekend. While there is increasing confidence that a system will form, the National Weather Service emphasized that the most impactful weather is currently expected to remain east of the region, closer to the Mid-Atlantic and coastal areas.
A probability map shared Tuesday evening shows the chance of two inches or more of snow increasing east of the Appalachian spine, with much lower probabilities across much of West Virginia. Some snow is still possible across the state this weekend, driven by an upper-level low and a reinforcing shot of cold air, but significant accumulation remains uncertain.
Communities along major travel corridors such as Interstate 64, Interstate 77, Interstate 79, and U.S. Route 19 could see light snowfall or slick conditions if the system shifts westward. At this time, confidence in exact snowfall amounts, timing, and track remains low.
The National Weather Service cautioned residents against relying on single-model snowfall maps circulating on social media, noting that such graphics can be misleading this far in advance. More reliable details are expected as the weekend approaches and forecast confidence improves.
In the meantime, residents are urged to remain focused on ongoing cold weather impacts, dress appropriately, protect pets and pipes, and stay informed through official forecasts.
Additional updates on the potential weekend system are expected later this week.
