Charleston, West Virginia – Breath hangs in the air this morning as cars scrape frost and pavement stays stiff with cold. The winter grip over West Virginia shows no sign of loosening, and Charleston residents should prepare for a long stretch of biting temperatures with renewed snow chances as February approaches.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures early today sit in the teens, with highs struggling to reach the mid-20s. Light snow chances remain in play through Saturday, followed by another window for flakes as colder air deepens into Sunday and Sunday night. Winds remain light, but the cold alone raises concern for icy patches, especially where daytime melting refreezes after sunset.
Across Kanawha County, untreated side streets and bridges could turn slick quickly. Drivers should slow down on I-64, I-77, and Route 119, where shaded areas are most vulnerable to flash freezing. Even brief snow showers could coat cold pavement fast.
The broader pattern favors stubborn Arctic air across much of the eastern U.S. through early next week. With the Great Lakes already nearly half frozen, cold air delivery stays efficient, reinforcing below-normal temperatures and keeping winter weather threats active. Meteorologists are closely watching Sunday into early next week as a potential transition period with snow or a rain-snow mix nearby.
Bundle up, protect pets, and check heating systems. Plan extra travel time this weekend, especially after dark. More advisories could be issued as February begins.
Five-Day Outlook for Charleston, WV
Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of snow, high near 24
Saturday: Partly sunny, slight chance of snow, high near 19
Sunday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 22
Monday: Partly sunny, gradual warming, high near 32
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, milder, highs climbing toward the upper 30s
