Charleston, WV – Gray skies hang low across the Kanawha Valley this early Sunday as West Virginia slides into a damp, unsettled stretch of late-October weather. A mix of cloud cover, drizzle, and patchy fog will give way to increasing rain chances early in the week — just as Halloween week begins to take shape.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, showers will develop Monday afternoon and linger into Tuesday, with a 40% chance of measurable rain both days. Rainfall totals are expected to remain light, but slick roads and reduced visibility could slow the morning commute, particularly along I-64 and Route 119. Winds stay light, but temperatures will dip slightly — highs near 64°F Monday and 61°F Tuesday — under steady, gray skies.
By Wednesday, a stronger wave of moisture moves through, bringing a 70% chance of widespread showers through the afternoon. Cooler, drier air will follow late Wednesday into Thursday, ushering in a more seasonal feel.
The good news for trick-or-treaters: Halloween looks dry and comfortably cool. Expect partly sunny skies and evening temperatures in the upper 40s to near 50°F — ideal for costumes layered against the crisp air.
Looking beyond the weekend, early model guidance hints at a more active northern storm track developing next week — a pattern that could introduce West Virginia’s first chilly November ahead.
