Charleston, WV – A damp start to the weekend is expected in West Virginia, with rain likely Saturday morning before clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures will gradually warm through next week, bringing more spring-like conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will move into the Charleston area early Saturday, with showers mainly before 10 a.m. Cloud cover will linger through midday before clearing, with a high near 49°F. Northwest winds will pick up at 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday night will bring cooler temperatures, dropping to 29°F under partly cloudy skies. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 56°F. Sunday night will be clear, with lows around 30°F.
The start of next week looks dry and warm, with sunny skies and highs near 62°F on Monday and 71°F on Tuesday. Overnight lows will range from the upper 30s to mid-40s. Rain chances return Wednesday night into Thursday, with a 60% chance of precipitation by midweek.
Residents should also remember to set their clocks forward one hour on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. This time change means later sunsets and longer daylight hours in the evening.
Stay updated with the latest local forecasts and prepare for a mix of wet and mild weather this weekend before a warmer spring pattern sets in next week.
