West Virginia wakes up to crisp air and bright sunshine, but changes are already lining up for Charleston as colder air presses in ahead of March.
Temperatures sit in the low 30s this morning at Yeager Airport, and light winds are keeping the chill in place. According to the National Weather Service, highs climb to near 63 degrees today with increasing clouds and a 20 percent chance of rain developing after 4 p.m. Roads stay mainly dry early, but wet pavement could develop toward evening.
Rain chances increase to 30 percent by Sunday, mainly before late morning. Highs fall sharply to around 50 degrees as a north wind develops. By Sunday night, colder air deepens across the Ohio Valley. Lows dip to 28 degrees, and a 20 percent chance of snow develops after 1 a.m. Even light flakes could create slick bridges along I-64 and Corridor G by daybreak Monday. Watch for patchy flash freezing where daytime moisture refreezes.
Monday stays colder with a high near 44 degrees. A mix of rain and snow is possible late morning before shifting to plain rain. Plan extra time for the Monday commute. Conditions may change quickly if cold air holds longer.
Rain chances continue into Tuesday with highs rebounding to the upper 50s, then mid-60s by Wednesday. March begins Sunday, and a warming trend builds through midweek. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures heading into the first full week of March, hinting at early spring warmth across West Virginia.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8 at 2 a.m., so brighter evenings are just ahead.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Today: High 63, increasing clouds, 20% chance of rain late.
Sunday: High 50, 30% chance of rain.
Sunday Night: Low 28, 20% chance of snow after 1 a.m.
Monday: High 44, chance of rain and snow, then rain.
Tuesday: High 57, 50% chance of rain.
