West Virginia starts the morning under gray skies as light rain and mist coat sidewalks and roadways across the Kanawha Valley. A brisk southwest breeze moves low clouds through Charleston, but a colder shift is already underway.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, rain continues early before tapering off later today as temperatures fall. Gusty winds increase through the morning, reaching 30 to 35 mph at times. Colder air moves in behind the departing rain, allowing a brief rain-and-snow mix in spots before precipitation ends. Little accumulation is expected, but wet pavement will be left behind.
In Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, and along I-64 and I-77, drivers should stay alert for changing road conditions. As temperatures dip into the 20s tonight, moisture on roads and bridges may freeze quickly. That raises the risk for patchy black ice, especially in shaded areas and on elevated surfaces. Plan extra braking distance and reduce speed after sunset.
Saturday brings a calmer, brighter stretch. Sunshine returns, but the air feels crisp with highs climbing into the 50s. Saturday night cools again, and Sunday stays seasonably cool with dry conditions, offering decent travel weather for local trips.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are watching a developing Christmas travel pattern. Clouds increase early next week with several chances for rain. While temperatures trend milder by Christmas Day, models hint at lingering precipitation that could complicate longer drives across the region.
Keep winter layers ready, watch for slick spots late today, and check road conditions before heading out. Traveling for the holidays? Share what conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 56
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 44
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 46
Tuesday: Rain likely, high near 50
Wednesday: Rain chances continue, high near 55
