CHARLESTON, WV – A pale dawn breaks over the Kanawha Valley this morning, carrying a damp chill and the first true feel of November in the air. The leaves glisten under streetlights from a steady dew, while calm winds and cooling skies signal another transition weekend for central Appalachia.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, scattered rain will move through parts of the region late tonight into Sunday morning. The showers, light but chilly, could make for slick spots on secondary roads and bridges before sunrise. Drivers along I-64 and Route 60 should allow extra time for morning commutes or early travel. Temperatures will hold in the low 40s before slowly rebounding into the low 60s by Sunday afternoon.
By Sunday night, high pressure builds in, sweeping away clouds and moisture. Calm winds and clearing skies will set up crisp mornings to start the workweek, with frost possible in sheltered valleys. Monday and Tuesday bring abundant sunshine, near-perfect late-fall air, and a warming trend that stretches through midweek.
Forecasters say this early November stretch offers a calm pause between active weather patterns. Still, models hint at another cool-down by late next week, possibly the kind that brings the first flakes to the higher ridges east of Charleston. For now, it’s a good weekend to clean up Halloween décor, enjoy the last colorful leaves, and prepare for the steady march toward winter’s chill.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Sat: 62/43 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze, clouds increase late.
Sun: 62/38 – Cloudy early; light rain chances taper, cool afternoon.
Mon: 61/37 – Sunny and calm; frost possible early.
Tue: 62/40 – Bright, pleasant; crisp morning, mild afternoon.
Wed: 68/44 – Mostly sunny; mild stretch continues, cooling late week.
