West Virginia wakes up to wet pavement and a gray March sky, with light rain tapping rooftops and mist hanging over the Kanawha River. Roads across the state are slick at midmorning, and drivers along I-64 and I-77 in Charleston are already seeing reduced visibility in steady showers. Plan extra time through lunchtime.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, rain continues through the day with highs near 63 degrees and southeast winds around 7 mph. Rain chances peak near 90 percent, with up to a quarter inch of new rainfall possible before evening.
Showers linger into tonight and Wednesday, when temperatures climb to near 68 degrees. Rain remains likely, and another quarter inch could fall. While no ice is expected in the lowlands, colder ridges across the central Appalachians could see a brief mix if temperatures hover near 32 degrees early in the day.
By Thursday, the pattern shifts. Highs jump to 77 degrees in Charleston with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Warm, humid air pushing north may fuel heavier downpours. Keep devices charged and monitor alerts if storms strengthen.
Friday turns even warmer, near 79 degrees, with more scattered rain. That warmth hints at early Spring Vibes heading into the first full week of March. We spring clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, gaining evening daylight fast. In fact, West Virginia will add over an hour of daylight this month alone.
Looking ahead, above-normal temperatures dominate into early next week, with signs of a broader warm spell building nationwide. Traveling today? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 68°
Thursday: Showers, possible thunder after 1 p.m., high 77°
Friday: 40% chance of rain, high 79°
Saturday: Rain likely, high 80°
Sunday: 50% chance of rain, high 70°
