Charleston, WV – Rain glistens on wet pavement this morning as fog lingers across the Kanawha Valley, softening city lights and slowing early commuters. Temperatures hover near 48°F, with light drizzle expected through midday before steadier showers arrive. Motorists on I-64 and I-77 should expect reduced visibility through late morning and occasional ponding on low-lying stretches.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will persist through much of Thursday before drier air begins to push in Friday morning. Temperatures will stay mild in the low 50s but drop into the upper 30s by early Saturday as southwest winds pick up behind the front. Friday and Saturday bring mostly sunny skies, offering a calm window for Halloween decorations or yard cleanup before the next change arrives.
By Sunday, Charleston should see partly sunny skies and highs near 60°F — one of the last mild days before early November’s cooling trend begins in earnest. Lows will dip to the mid-30s, setting the stage for patchy frost by Monday morning, particularly along rural hollows and river valleys.
Looking further ahead, forecasters are watching a growing signal for a colder, more active weather pattern by mid-November. Long-range models hint at the first chance of snow across the higher ridges of eastern West Virginia between November 8 and 18. If trends hold, colder air could spill southward into the valleys — the first real reminder that winter is waiting just beyond the next front.
