Charleston, WV – Wet snowflakes continue to coat roads and rooftops across southern West Virginia this morning, with travel growing more treacherous by the hour. The early December chill has settled in, and forecasters say the next 12 hours could bring up to 4 inches of fresh snow for some higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Monday, covering much of southwest Virginia and central to southern West Virginia, including Boone, Logan, and Kanawha counties. Light rain is gradually changing to snow as temperatures dip near 32°F, creating slick bridges and patchy black ice during the morning and evening commute.
Drivers should expect slippery road conditions, particularly along U.S. 119 and I-64, where visibility could drop quickly during bursts of heavier snow. Meteorologists urge residents to slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid sudden stops on untreated surfaces.
By Tuesday, skies begin to clear, though highs remain cool near 43°F before dropping again midweek. Wednesday brings another round of rain and snow, signaling an active early-December pattern that could last well into next week.
Long-range models hint at lake-effect snow developing across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley between December 11–17, marking a major shift to true winter cold. Expect daytime highs 10–20 degrees below normal with the coldest air of the season sweeping into the Mid-Atlantic and New England by the weekend.
Residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors, bundle up in layers, and use caution on icy steps and driveways as temperatures plunge below freezing each night.
