West Virginia – Wet pavement is already building across Charleston this morning, with steady rain reducing visibility and making bridges slick for the morning drive. Expect pooling water on I-64 near Kanawha City and slower traffic along I-77 through the metro. Plan extra time now, especially through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through the late morning hours with a 100% chance of precipitation and light accumulation under a quarter inch. Winds stay modest, but falling temperatures will be noticeable by late day as highs struggle near the upper 50s before dropping quickly after sunset.
Charleston and surrounding communities will see conditions improve heading into Saturday, with clearing skies and a crisp feel returning. Temperatures dip to near 30°F by early Saturday morning, raising a brief risk for patchy slick spots where water lingers. Watch for isolated flash-freeze potential on untreated roads and overpasses.
Saturday turns bright and calmer, with sunshine and highs near 51°F. By Sunday, a warmer push arrives, lifting temperatures into the mid-60s across Kanawha County. That warming trend continues into Monday, when highs approach 69°F, though scattered rain redevelops after midday with a chance of thunderstorms into the evening.
Looking ahead, a broader warming pattern builds into next week, signaling stronger spring conditions across West Virginia.
Traveling this weekend or early next week? Watch for changing road conditions and let us know what you’re seeing on your route.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, West Virginia
Saturday: Sunny, high near 51°F, light winds
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 66°F
Monday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of rain after midday, high near 69°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of rain, high near 78°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, 50% chance of rain, high near 83°F
