West Virginia – A low gray deck hangs over the Kanawha Valley this Saturday morning as wet pavement reflects the rising daylight. Travelers feel a steady, cool dampness in the air, and early Thanksgiving trips could drag across I-64 and Route 119 as waves of rain approach. Drivers should prep for reduced visibility, slower traffic, and slick bridges through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service Charleston office, scattered rain expands later today as a broad disturbance deepens over the Ohio Valley. Light fog may redevelop in hollows, and conditions shift quickly east of the river. Early movers should keep headlights on and pack extra time for regional travel. Agencies note that road crews remain on standby for ponding concerns near low-lying intersections.
According to meteorologists, Friday brings the most active window. Rain becomes widespread by midday, and a rumble of thunder may appear in the warm sector. Temperatures still lean mild for November, but the pattern hints at cooler air next week. Models show a subtle “Winter Tease” late Tuesday as colder northwest flow sweeps in behind a trailing front. Moisture looks limited, yet a few higher ridges south of Charleston could see flurry signals if the cold edge sharpens.
According to transportation officials, Thanksgiving traffic picks up sharply from Sunday through Tuesday. The weekend’s soggy setup may delay some yardwork or early holiday decorating, though calm pockets Sunday allow brief outdoor breaks. Travelers heading toward Ohio or Virginia should watch for shifting rain bands and occasional gusty pockets near open fields.
For now, Charleston sits in a classic late-fall pattern: damp mornings, soft light, and an early-season chill waiting just beyond the horizon. Residents should secure loose décor, check wipers, and monitor road updates as the holiday week begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Sat: 63/43 – Rain likely; slick travel on I-64.
Sun: 62/42 – Mostly sunny; brief fog early.
Mon: 60/41 – Mostly cloudy; spotty drizzle.
Tue: 58/39 – Cooler breeze; slight flurry risk on ridges late.
Wed: 55/37 – Chilly and dry; improving travel.
