West Virginia – A thin glaze of ice and a mix of snow and rain are coating Charleston’s roads this morning, turning commutes across the Kanawha Valley into a slow, careful crawl. Streetlights reflect on wet pavement, and windshields glaze quickly as temperatures cling to 32°F, with visibility down to a few miles in mist and fog.
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m., warning that mixed precipitation — including light freezing rain, sleet, and snow — will continue through midday. Across the Mid-Ohio Valley and northeast Kentucky, 1–3 inches of snow and up to two-tenths of an inch of ice are possible. Western West Virginia should see mainly a light glaze, but that’s enough to create dangerous slick spots on untreated roads.
Drivers along I-64, Route 119, and the I-77 corridor should expect icy bridges and ramps this morning. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking. By mid-afternoon, drier air arrives, and clouds will gradually clear as temperatures rise toward upper 30s.
Wednesday turns calmer and mostly sunny, offering a brief midweek break before clouds return late Thursday with another chance of rain into Friday. Temperatures stay seasonable, ranging from highs in the low 40s to lows in the 20s through the weekend.
Meteorologists note that early December’s winter tease could deepen next week, with colder air hinting at more widespread frost and snow potential into mid-month.
If you’re heading out this morning, watch for black ice, especially on shaded rural roads and bridges. Stay alert — West Virginia’s winter transition has officially begun.
