CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thick fog blanketed the Kanawha Valley early Friday, slowing drivers on I-64 and local routes as visibility dropped below a quarter-mile. That murky start gives way to crisp fall sunshine by midmorning, marking the beginning of a warm, tranquil weekend across central West Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Friday’s highs will reach the low 70s under clear skies, followed by a calm, cool night in the upper 40s. Motorists should use headlights in fog before sunrise and allow extra travel time along I-77 and I-64 corridors. Once the fog burns off, ideal weather sets in for fall festivals, leaf-peeping, and outdoor sports through early next week.
Saturday and Sunday promise mild afternoons near 75 degrees, with gentle breezes and mostly sunny skies. By Sunday night, a few clouds may drift in, but no rain is expected through at least Tuesday. The dry stretch will help farmers wrap up harvests and families enjoy pumpkin patch visits before cooler air arrives later next week.
While no frost or freeze alerts are posted yet, forecasters say colder air could return by mid-October. Residents planning early Halloween displays or fall yardwork should take advantage of the calm, dry pattern while it lasts.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Fri: 72/47 – Early dense fog; sunny and mild.
Sat: 75/46 – Bright and calm; great fall outdoor day.
Sun: 74/51 – Mostly sunny; ideal leaf-viewing weather.
Mon: 72/50 – Mostly sunny; light south breeze.
Tue: 75/51 – Warm fall day; calm winds continue.
