Charleston, WV – Morning calm spreads over the Kanawha Valley, the air crisp and still beneath a soft gray dawn. But a shift is already taking shape across West Virginia, as mild sunshine today paves the way for rain, wind, and a possible early brush with winter heading into the weekend.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Charleston say today’s warmth will climb near 70°F before gusty southwest winds build this afternoon. It’s an ideal window for outdoor errands, but by Friday, conditions will change sharply. A developing cold front is set to bring rain and isolated thunderstorms after midday Friday, continuing through Friday night with gusts up to 28 mph.
Saturday looks drier and mostly sunny with highs near 66°F — a pleasant break before another round of showers arrives late Saturday into Sunday. As cooler air filters in, temperatures will dip into the upper 20s by early Monday, and forecasters are watching for a rain-to-snow mix across higher ridges Sunday night. Any accumulation looks light, but it may mark Charleston’s first early sign of winter ahead of Veterans Day week.
Residents planning travel along I-64 or Route 119 should prepare for slick conditions and scattered rain through the weekend. Keep an eye on the temperature swing — after highs in the 70s midweek, West Virginia could feel its first true November chill by Monday morning.
Five-Day Outlook for Charleston, WV:
Wed: 70/38 – Mostly sunny, breezy.
Thu: 58/38 – Sunny, calm, cooler.
Fri: 70/51 – Showers develop; windy.
Sat: 66/45 – Mostly sunny, pleasant.
Sun: 57/28 – Rain likely; early snow mix possible.
