CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Kanawha Valley wakes under a calm, cool sky this morning—one of those crisp, quiet starts that feel borrowed from late October’s gentler side. But the peace won’t hold long. Subtle changes are already stirring upstream, and by Monday, Charleston’s skies may trade sunshine for the soft patter of light rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, conditions will stay mild through Sunday, with highs near 64°F and a few passing clouds. Calm winds and dry air make this weekend ideal for late yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating. However, a slow-moving boundary to the west will begin edging toward the region by Sunday night, thickening clouds across I-64 and Route 60.
Monday’s pattern turns more unsettled, with patchy morning drizzle growing into scattered afternoon showers. Rainfall amounts should stay light, but roads could dampen during school dismissals and early commutes. Light southeast winds will keep temperatures steady in the low 60s, though a cooler air mass follows close behind.
Showers may linger into Tuesday and Wednesday as a second wave of moisture slides through Appalachia. No flooding or winter weather threats are expected, but a cooler, breezier stretch looks likely heading into Halloween. Trick-or-treat conditions Friday appear seasonable—mid-50s, dry skies, and a brisk feel perfect for layered costumes.
For now, it’s another classic late-fall setup: quiet, brief rain, then a crisp finish as the month winds down.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Sat: 62/39 – Partly sunny; calm and mild.
Sun: 64/42 – Mostly cloudy; light northeast wind.
Mon: 64/40 – Cloudy; scattered light showers.
Tue: 61/40 – Partly sunny; few lingering sprinkles.
Wed: 59/40 – Mostly cloudy; chance of showers late.
