West Virginia – Headlights glow in thick fog across Charleston this morning, and visibility drops below a quarter mile in spots. The air feels damp and heavy, with temperatures near 48 degrees at Yeager Airport. Drivers along I-64 and I-77 are navigating sudden walls of mist.
A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for patchy dense fog through mid-morning. Visibility may fall quickly on bridges and along river valleys. Slow down and use low-beam headlights. Leave extra space between vehicles.
Fog gradually lifts between 8 and 10 a.m., but rain chances build as the day moves forward. Showers and a possible thunderstorm develop this afternoon, with highs climbing to near 68 degrees. Winds stay light early, then shift south around 5 to 7 mph.
Showers continue into tonight, especially before early morning. Lows settle near 56 degrees. Rainfall amounts remain light, but wet pavement lingers for the Friday commute.
Friday turns breezy and cooler, with a slight chance of showers early. Skies gradually brighten, and highs reach the mid-60s before cooler air filters in Friday night.
Saturday brings sunshine and a high near 54 degrees. By Saturday night, colder air returns. Rain may mix with snow after midnight. Sunday trends sharply colder, with snow likely after early morning. Highs only reach around 40 degrees. Snow showers continue Sunday night, with lows dipping into the mid-20s.
Even light snow could create slick spots into early Monday. Watch for flash freezing where daytime moisture refreezes after sunset.
Five-Day Outlook – Charleston, WV:
Friday: Chance showers early, high 65.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
Sunday: Snow likely, high 40.
Monday: Chance snow showers, high 35.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 40.
