Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents face breezy conditions today, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph in the mountainous regions. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area, particularly in the northeastern parts of the state. Along with strong winds, rain showers are likely this afternoon, especially in higher elevations. Snow showers are also expected to hit the northeast mountains overnight, though little accumulation is anticipated, with a maximum of two inches at the highest elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the weather will remain cool and cloudy as a cold front moves through the region. By Wednesday, dry conditions will return with slightly breezy winds. Frost is expected to develop overnight as temperatures dip close to freezing across much of the state.
Thursday will see a morning frost followed by seasonable temperatures in the afternoon. Friday brings a warm-up with partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions, along with a chance of rain late in the day. Residents are advised to remain cautious while traveling through the affected areas due to the unpredictable weather conditions.