CHARLESTON, West Virginia – The hills are quiet this Wednesday morning, the first light of dawn glinting off the Kanawha River as cooler air settles across central West Virginia. A stretch of clear skies and crisp nights is setting up what could be the season’s first patchy frost by early Friday—an unmistakable sign that late fall has arrived in the Mountain State.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures are expected to drop into the low to mid-30s in outlying valleys late Thursday night, with a Frost Advisory possible if calm winds persist. Areas along the I-64 corridor, including Charleston, Teays Valley, and Hurricane, may see patchy frost forming on rooftops and car windshields by sunrise Friday. Residents are encouraged to cover sensitive plants and disconnect outdoor hoses ahead of the chill.
Thursday and Friday will bring abundant sunshine and light winds, with highs near 60 degrees and ideal air quality. Gusts could reach 25 mph early Wednesday but will ease as high pressure builds overhead. By Friday afternoon, milder air returns briefly, setting up a comfortable stretch for outdoor chores, leaf raking, or early Halloween decorating.
The weekend continues quiet, with highs in the low 60s Saturday and mid-60s Sunday. No rain is expected through early next week, though longer-range models suggest a shift toward wetter, windier weather by late October. For now, Charleston and surrounding communities are enjoying a classic Appalachian autumn—clear nights, golden hills, and the kind of crisp air that signals winter’s next move isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Wed: 60/39 – Mostly sunny; west gusts up to 25 mph.
Thu: 61/35 – Sunny; light winds and clear skies.
Fri: 60/34 – Patchy frost early; bright and cool.
Sat: 62/40 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Sun: 65/43 – Partly sunny; warm for late October.
