Charleston, WV – A cold front will bring rain and cooler temperatures to West Virginia starting late Thursday night, with a more significant impact expected Friday. Rain showers are likely to begin in the early morning hours and persist throughout the day, making travel on major routes like I-79 potentially hazardous. Cooler temperatures will accompany the rainfall, with highs only reaching the lower 70s in lowland areas and dipping into the 60s in the mountains.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the most significant chance of rain will occur Friday morning and into the afternoon, especially for areas in central West Virginia, including Braxton County. Motorists are advised to prepare for slippery roads and reduced visibility, particularly during the heaviest showers. The front is also expected to bring a brief period of gusty winds, which may impact driving conditions on elevated roads.
The rain will taper off by Friday night, with showers likely ending by midnight. As high pressure builds in over the weekend, drier conditions will return, but temperatures will remain cooler than average. Saturday will see clearing skies, with daytime highs in the low 60s in the mountains and mid-60s in lower elevations. Residents are encouraged to dress warmly for outdoor events and monitor local weather updates as overnight lows could dip into the mid-30s, especially in mountainous areas.
Looking ahead to next week, high pressure will dominate, bringing dry and sunny weather but continuing the cooler trend. Residents should keep an eye on frost warnings, particularly in the higher elevations, as temperatures may fall into the low 30s at night.
