West Virginia – Wet pavement shines under streetlights this morning as mist hangs low across the Kanawha Valley. Light rain and fog reduce visibility, and the air feels damp rather than cold for late December. That mild start will not last long as winter edges back into the picture ahead of heavy holiday travel.
According to the National Weather Service, rain remains likely through today with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s across Charleston. Winds increase by afternoon, occasionally gusty, while steady rain keeps roads slick on I-64, I-77, and Route 119. Visibility may dip at times in fog-prone valleys, especially early.
Saturday turns quieter and milder, with clouds lingering and highs near the upper 50s. That break may help weekend errands, but it sets the stage for a more complicated pattern. By Sunday, rain chances return as temperatures push toward the upper 60s, unusually warm for December.
By Sunday night into Monday, colder air filters back into West Virginia. Rain may mix with or briefly change to snow as temperatures fall, especially early Monday and Monday night. Highs drop into the upper 50s Monday before lows dip into the low 20s. That transition raises concern for flash freezing on untreated roads once moisture lingers.
Travelers heading out for New Year’s week should stay alert. Wet roads now could turn slick quickly as colder air deepens into midweek. New Year’s Eve on Wednesday trends colder and quieter, but lingering moisture could still freeze after dark.
Drivers should plan extra time, use headlights in fog, and watch bridges for sudden icing. Conditions may evolve quickly as winter settles in.
Five-Day Outlook for Charleston, WV
Today: Rain and fog likely. High near 64°.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, calmer. High near 57°.
Sunday: Chance of rain. High near 67°.
Monday: Rain, then rain and snow possible. High near 58°.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and colder. High near 33°.
