Charleston, West Virginia – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights this morning as light rain mixes with snow across the Kanawha Valley. Cold air presses in behind it. Conditions are setting up for slick roads later today and a sharper winter feel heading into the MLK Day holiday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures hover near 33 degrees early, with rain and snow developing after mid-morning. Precipitation becomes more persistent by afternoon, then tapers this evening. Little accumulation is expected, but melting during the day raises concerns for flash freezing after sunset as temperatures fall.
Across West Virginia, the bigger story arrives this weekend. Gusty winds today fade tonight, but colder air deepens Saturday and Sunday. Snow showers may linger Saturday night, especially along higher ridges north and east of Charleston. Roads that stay wet could turn slick quickly, especially on bridges and shaded stretches of I-64 and I-77.
Sunday brings a brief break with sunshine, though it stays brisk. By MLK Day on Monday, highs struggle to reach 30 degrees statewide. Morning wind chills dip into the teens, making it feel sharper for parades, services, and travel. Monday night turns bitter, with lows near 10 degrees in Charleston and colder in rural valleys.
Drivers should plan extra time today and Saturday evening. Keep distance on wet roads and watch for refreeze after dark. Charge devices and protect exposed pipes before Monday night.
More cold follows midweek, with another chance for rain late Wednesday. Traveling this weekend? Share what conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Charleston, WV
- Today: Partly sunny early, rain and snow developing, high near 44
- Saturday: Rain and snow early, mostly cloudy, high near 42
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 29
- MLK Day Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 30
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold, high near 25
