Charleston, W.Va. – Dense fog developed across valleys early Wednesday, slowing travel for parts of West Virginia and neighboring states, but skies will clear quickly as a strong high-pressure system takes control. Temperatures will run below average through Saturday, with daytime highs in the 70s and nights dipping into the 40s in some mountain valleys.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the high-pressure center over the Indiana-Kentucky border will dominate conditions through Thursday, keeping the region mostly sunny, dry, and cool. The light northwest breeze will help maintain crisp mornings before warmer afternoon sun.
Drivers around Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg may face foggy patches during early commutes, particularly near rivers and low-lying valleys. By midday, clear skies will return, making for good travel conditions. Residents in higher elevations such as Elkins and Snowshoe can expect the chilliest nights, with lows in the 40s, raising concerns for gardeners sensitive to cooler overnight dips.
The dry stretch will persist through Saturday, offering ideal outdoor conditions across West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southern Ohio. No rain is expected until late in the weekend when a slight pattern shift may bring increased clouds.
More advisories will be issued if fog hazards intensify, but otherwise, quiet weather is expected through Saturday evening.
