Charleston, WV – Sunshine will dominate much of West Virginia through the weekend, bringing warm afternoons and clear skies for drivers and outdoor plans. With highs climbing into the low-80s, I-64 and area backroads should remain clear and dry for travel Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, conditions stay calm through Sunday, with southeast breezes under 10 mph and overnight lows in the mid-50s. Emergency managers note the stretch of dry weather allows residents to safely prepare for Halloween decorations or outdoor projects without interruption.
Charleston and Kanawha County will see temperatures near 84 degrees Saturday and Sunday, more reminiscent of late summer than early October. Families attending fall festivals, football games, or visiting Kanawha State Forest should expect sunny skies with little need for jackets until after sunset.
Commuters on major routes, including U.S. 119 and I-77, will benefit from the dry spell. No weather-related travel delays are expected through early next week, though forecasters caution the pattern may shift Tuesday with showers developing. A 40 to 50 percent chance of rain could impact school drop-offs and the Tuesday evening commute.
While October often ushers in cooler air, West Virginia remains locked in an unseasonably warm pattern. Meteorologists say this could delay the arrival of peak fall color in the higher elevations, especially in the Kanawha Valley.
Warm days and mild nights hold through Monday, but residents should plan ahead for changing conditions by Tuesday and Wednesday. More rain chances may follow into midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81°
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 81°, calm winds
- Saturday: Sunny, high 84°, low 54°
- Sunday: Sunny, high 84°, low 59°
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 84°
