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West Virginia Weather Alert: Snow, 29°F Cold Nov 12-16
West Virginia – Wet roads, falling temperatures and the possibility of early season snowflakes are setting up a colder November weekend across Charleston and the Kanawha Valley.
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-11-12T09:26:40.907Z
West Virginia – Wet roads, falling temperatures and the possibility of early season snowflakes are setting up a colder November weekend across Charleston and the Kanawha Valley.
Rain chances reach 70% Thursday before colder air pushes temperatures toward 30 degrees Friday night. Snow could develop before Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, rain remains likely before 1 p.m. Thursday, with additional showers possible after 3 p.m.
Temperatures will reach 52 degrees before a colder weather pattern settles across central West Virginia.
Thursday Friday: Rain Arrives Before Colder Air Thursday brings cloudy skies and widespread rain chances across Charleston and surrounding Kanawha County communities.
Precipitation probabilities reach 70%, although rainfall amounts should remain below one tenth of an inch.
Southwest winds of 5 to 13 mph will shift northwest during the morning.
Rain chances remain elevated Thursday night, particularly between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Friday.
Temperatures fall toward 36 degrees as west winds continue around 7 mph.
Friday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 47 degrees.
A 30% chance of rain remains possible before 1 p.m., with additional showers possible after 3 p.m.
Northwest winds around 7 mph will reinforce the cooler November conditions.
Drivers using Interstate 64, Interstate 77 and Interstate 79 should watch for wet pavement and changing visibility during showers.
Friday Night Saturday: Snow Chances Develop The biggest weather change arrives Friday night as temperatures fall toward 30 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, rain remains possible before 4 a.m. Saturday, followed by a chance of snow.
Precipitation chances reach 30%.
Saturday morning brings another 30% chance of snow before 7 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy conditions.
Temperatures will climb toward 45 degrees Saturday afternoon, limiting the duration of freezing conditions.
Although measurable snow accumulation is not indicated in Charleston's supplied forecast, light snowflakes could briefly appear.
Motorists should remain alert for isolated slick spots on bridges, elevated roadways and untreated surfaces where moisture freezes.
Sunday Monday: Freezing Temperatures Continue Saturday night temperatures fall toward 29 degrees, bringing another below freezing morning.
Sunday offers partly sunny skies and a high near 48 degrees before temperatures drop toward 28 degrees Sunday night.
Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 50 degrees.
However, temperatures could fall toward 26 degrees Monday night, continuing the cold weather pattern.
Residents should protect sensitive plants, disconnect garden hoses and prepare exposed outdoor plumbing for freezing temperatures.
Appalachian Snow Threat Expands The NOAA Weather Prediction Center expects colder polar air to spread across the eastern United States behind a strengthening storm system.
Wet snow could develop across portions of the southern and central Appalachians Friday night into Saturday morning.
Higher elevations may experience more persistent wintry precipitation than lower valleys.
Charleston's local forecast supports only a brief chance of snow, without a significant accumulation forecast.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should monitor updated weather information for additional cold weather developments.
Charleston Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 12 16 Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain likely, high 52°F. Rain chance 70%. Low 36°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Chance of rain, high 47°F. Rain chance 30%. Low 30°F, with snow possible late. Saturday, Nov. 14: Chance of snow before 7 a.m., then mostly cloudy. High 45°F. Precipitation chance 30%. Low 29°F. Sunday, Nov. 15: Partly sunny, high 48°F. Low 28°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Mostly sunny, high 50°F. Low 26°F. Extended outlook: Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 54 degrees, followed by a low around 25. Wednesday could reach 59 degrees.
Are you expecting Charleston's first November snowflakes Saturday morning, or are you more concerned about temperatures dropping into the 20s? Tell us what conditions look like in your neighborhood.