Elkins, West Virginia – Snowfall across the central Appalachians is creating hazardous travel conditions overnight and into Saturday, with several inches of accumulation expected in higher terrain and lingering impacts across parts of West Virginia and southeast Ohio.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through Saturday evening for portions of eastern and central West Virginia, including Randolph, Pocahontas, Webster, and Nicholas counties. Snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches are expected in northwest Pocahontas and Randolph counties, with locally higher amounts along windward mountain slopes near Snowshoe, Harman, and the higher ridges surrounding Elkins. Southeast Nicholas County could see 2 to 4 inches before snow tapers.
The bulk of the snowfall is expected overnight into Saturday morning, with additional snow showers possibly lingering into the evening. Mountain roads, including stretches of Route 219, Route 150, and Route 39, may become snow-covered and slick, especially in higher elevations and shaded areas.
Farther west, a separate advisory remains in effect until early Saturday morning for portions of southeast Ohio, including Athens, Washington, Jackson, Perry, Morgan, Meigs, and Vinton counties. Snow totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with bridges and overpasses becoming slick first.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and avoid unnecessary travel in higher elevations. Snow should gradually ease Saturday night, but slick spots may persist after advisories expire.
