Charleston, WV – Crisp air and a blanket of low clouds hover over the Kanawha Valley this morning as early December weather tightens its grip on West Virginia. Commuters should brace for rapidly changing conditions starting late tonight into Monday as a mix of drizzle, sleet, and wet snow approaches from the west.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures near freezing tonight could turn light rain into a wintry mix before dawn Monday. Roads may become slick—especially on bridges, hills, and rural routes across Kanawha and Putnam counties. By Monday afternoon, snow showers could dust higher elevations with a light coating, though totals are expected to stay under an inch.
Tuesday brings calmer skies, but a brisk chill lingers. Highs will hover in the mid-40s before another system targets the region midweek, bringing rain chances of 40–50% Wednesday and Thursday. The next push of arctic air could drive overnight lows into the 20s by late week, creating early signs of frost and possible black ice for morning commuters.
Drivers along I-64 and Route 119 should remain alert—flash freezing could follow daytime melting, leaving slick patches by evening. Meteorologists advise layering up, checking tire pressure, and planning extra travel time through midweek.
5-Day Charleston, WV Outlook
- Monday: Chance of snow, high 34°F, low 20°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 44°F, low 28°F.
- Wednesday: 40% rain chance, high 50°F, low 32°F.
- Thursday: 50% rain chance, high 42°F.
- Friday: Cooler, high 38°F, low 16°F.
Cold air deepens region-wide heading into next weekend, part of a larger December pattern expected to bring lake-effect snow to the Great Lakes from Dec. 11–17.
