West Virginia – Cold air bites early, and the ground feels locked in February. Damp pavement, quiet winds, and a hard freeze set the stage for changing conditions as snow chances creep back by Friday and colder air tightens its grip into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, light snow is expected to develop Friday, mainly after late morning. Highs climb near the mid-30s before colder air pushes in. Snow chances increase Friday evening, with periods of snow likely into early night. Accumulations look light, but timing matters for drivers.
Charleston and the Kanawha Valley could see wet roads turning slick by Friday evening as temperatures fall quickly. Winds increase overnight, gusting over 20 mph at times. That combination raises concerns for flash freezing, especially where snow melts earlier in the day. Secondary roads, bridges, and untreated surfaces may turn icy fast.
Saturday turns sharply colder. Highs struggle near 20 degrees under partial sun, and the cold lingers after dark. Saturday night lows dip near the single digits, keeping any leftover moisture frozen. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with highs near freezing, offering little relief for icy patches.
Looking ahead, temperatures begin a steady climb early next week. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook shows above-normal temperatures expanding east, hinting at a broader thaw despite lingering winter patterns across the Great Lakes and Northeast. That warming trend could reduce long-term ice but increase short-term refreeze risks at night.
Plan extra time for travel Friday evening and early Saturday. Keep coats, gloves, and charged devices ready. Traveling this weekend? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Weather Snapshot for Charleston, WV
- Today: Partly sunny, highs near 30
- Friday: Snow developing, highs near 36
- Saturday: Partly sunny, colder, highs near 21
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, highs near 32
- Monday: Partly sunny, milder, highs near 46
