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Charleston, WV Weather: Frost: Mountain Risk Grows Tuesday
Charleston, WV – West Virginia’s higher elevations could see frost Tuesday morning as a cooler, drier air mass settles over the state following weekend showers.
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-04T12:59:22.930Z
Charleston, WV – West Virginia’s higher elevations could see frost Tuesday morning as a cooler, drier air mass settles over the state following weekend showers.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, high pressure will build into the region and bring clearing skies late Sunday night into Monday. Frost will be possible across the mountains Tuesday morning, while the lower elevations are expected to remain warmer.
The colder morning comes as West Virginia moves into the time of year when the first frost becomes increasingly common. Elevation plays an important role across the state, with mountain communities often experiencing colder autumn nights before the lower valleys.
For now, the NWS is forecasting frost potential specifically for the mountains rather than across West Virginia as a whole. No freeze is indicated in the outlook provided.
Before the colder air settles in, mountain locations could see morning showers Sunday followed by lingering clouds, with highs generally in the 60s and 70s. Lowland communities should be partly sunny with highs in the 70s.
Conditions improve Monday as high pressure takes control. Sunshine is expected statewide, with mountain highs in the 50s and 60s and lowland temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s.
Tuesday brings the greatest concern for frost. Mountain locations could start the morning with frost before returning to sunshine and highs in the 50s and 60s. The lowlands should remain sunny, with afternoon temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Residents in West Virginia’s mountain communities with sensitive plants should watch local temperature forecasts Monday night. For the rest of the state, the near term forecast favors dry, sunny weather without a widespread frost threat.