West Virginia drivers are navigating a gray and hazy start to the morning as dense fog blankets Charleston before sunrise. Visibility drops to a quarter mile or less in pockets, especially along the Kanawha River and stretches of I-64 and I-77. Temperatures sit near 41 degrees, but colder valleys may briefly flirt with slick spots where surfaces dipped toward freezing overnight.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Reduced visibility could slow the early commute. Drivers should use low-beam headlights and allow extra distance between vehicles. Conditions gradually improve by mid-morning as fog lifts and clouds thin.
Highs climb to 54 degrees this afternoon with partial sunshine returning. Tonight turns partly cloudy with lows near 34 degrees, cool but not a hard freeze. Tuesday brings brighter skies and a noticeable warm-up, with highs reaching 63 degrees across Kanawha County.
Attention shifts to Wednesday, February 18. A chance of rain develops as highs push to 65 degrees. Southwest winds may gust near 25 mph, signaling a broader pattern change. Rain chances increase into Thursday, when highs reach the upper 60s. No snow or ice storm threats are expected this week, a welcome break from winter weather concerns.
Looking into President’s Day Week, the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of West Virginia. Highs remain in the 50s and 60s through the end of the week before a modest cooldown next weekend. February is delivering more spring vibes than cold snap across Charleston as midweek weather drives the transition.
