CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Golden sunrise light spills across the Kanawha Valley this morning, reflecting off crisp leaves and calm river water — a quiet start before another round of unsettled fall weather approaches West Virginia by the weekend. The air feels mild for mid-November, but hints of change are in motion as new clouds line up over the Mississippi Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Thursday will stay sunny and comfortable, with highs in the mid-50s and calm winds. Friday looks equally bright for outdoor work and early holiday errands, though winds will shift south, ushering in more moisture and milder air ahead of a weak front. By late Friday night, scattered light rain is expected to develop, especially along I-64 and into the higher ridges east of town.
Travelers and leaf collectors should make use of Thursday and early Friday’s dry weather window before conditions grow damp. Light rain may linger into Saturday and Sunday, potentially affecting weekend football traffic and early-season hunting trips. Rain amounts stay light, but brief visibility drops are possible during heavier showers.
Temperatures dip slightly behind the weekend system, with highs falling back into the upper 40s early next week. While no snow is expected yet, this pattern marks the start of a typical November transition — mild days, chilly nights, and the first signs of winter not far behind. For now, Charleston enjoys one last stretch of sunshine before November’s next cool-down begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Thu: 56/32 – Sunny; light breeze, crisp air.
Fri: 59/46 – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.
Sat: 67/54 – Cloudy; periods of light rain develop.
Sun: 63/35 – Breezy, scattered showers; cooler late.
Mon: 50/36 – Partly sunny; colder air returns.
