Charleston, WV – Flurries twist under streetlights this morning as a light snow band slides through central and southern West Virginia, leaving behind a slick glaze on untreated surfaces. Drivers heading out early should prepare for slippery bridges, side streets, and rural routes as temperatures hover near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, snow showers will persist through Thursday morning, bringing up to 1–2 inches in the higher ridges and light dustings elsewhere. Visibility may briefly drop under heavier bursts. Motorists along I-64, Route 119, and I-77 should reduce speed and allow extra braking distance.
Conditions stay cold through the afternoon, with highs near 34°F, before another round of rain and snow arrives Friday. A developing system will bring steadier precipitation Friday night, likely changing from rain to snow as temperatures fall again into the upper 20s.
By the weekend, colder air locks in, with highs barely reaching the mid-30s and nighttime lows in the teens. Scattered snow showers may continue Saturday, tapering off Sunday under mostly cloudy skies.
5-Day Outlook (Dec. 11–15):
- Friday: Rain/snow mix, high 37°F, 80% chance.
- Saturday: Cloudy, high 37°F, snow chance 40%.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 19°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 28°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F.
