West Virginia – A crisp 22-degree start is locking in a cold February morning across the Kanawha Valley, and slick spots could form where melting refreezes before temperatures climb. Side streets and shaded bridges remain the main concern through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, skies stay sunny today with a high near 46 degrees and calm winds. Clear conditions hold into tonight with lows dropping to 28. By Saturday, temperatures rebound to 56 under mostly sunny skies as a developing low pressure system organizes to the west.
Rain pushes into southern West Virginia after 1 a.m. Sunday. Charleston faces an 80 percent chance of steady rainfall Sunday with highs near 48. Rainfall totals could range from a quarter to half an inch by Sunday night. Drivers along I-64 and U.S. 119 should plan for wet pavement and reduced visibility through Sunday evening.
Temperatures hover in the mid-30s Sunday night. While most precipitation stays liquid in Charleston, higher elevations north and east of the metro could see a brief rain-snow mix before daybreak Monday. Watch for patchy slick areas early Monday where water lingers.
Washington’s Birthday turns mostly sunny with a high near 59. The warming trend continues Tuesday into midweek, with highs climbing into the 60s and even upper 60s by Wednesday. That’s 10 to 20 degrees above mid-February averages, signaling early spring vibes heading into late next week.
Traveling Sunday? Allow extra time and keep headlights on in steady rain. How are conditions in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 56.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 48.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, high 59.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 64.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 67.
