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Charleston, WV Weather Nov. 7: Cold Front Brings Freezing Lows
CHARLESTON, WV – A significant cooldown is approaching West Virginia this weekend, with mountain temperatures potentially falling into the mid 20s by Sunday morning, November 8, after afternoon highs
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-05T10:16:08.648Z
CHARLESTON, WV – A significant cooldown is approaching West Virginia this weekend, with mountain temperatures potentially falling into the mid 20s by Sunday morning, November 8, after afternoon highs reach the lower 70s in some lower elevation communities Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, precipitation will end Thursday, November 5, as a cold front moves east and drier air advances across the region. Another front could bring showers Friday into Friday night before colder conditions settle in for the weekend.
Mountain Temperatures Could Fall Into the 20s The National Weather Service's five day outlook shows a sharp contrast between Thursday's relatively mild temperatures and the colder conditions expected Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday afternoon highs are forecast to reach the 60s to lower 70s in mountain communities, while lower elevations could see upper 60s to lower 70s.
By Saturday, November 7, mountain highs are expected to reach only the upper 30s to lower 50s.
Saturday morning lows in the mountains could fall into the upper 20s to mid 30s, with another cold morning expected Sunday.
By early Sunday, mountain temperatures could reach the mid 20s, creating freezing conditions in some higher elevation communities.
Friday Rain Ahead of Weekend Cold Another frontal system is expected to cross the region Friday, November 6, bringing additional shower chances into Friday night.
Afternoon highs Friday will range from the mid 50s to 60s in the mountains and upper 50s to 60s across lower elevations.
Conditions are expected to turn drier Saturday as cooler air moves into the region.
Chilly Weather Continues Into Next Week Sunday afternoon temperatures should recover into the mid 40s to 50s in the mountains, while lower elevations reach the mid 50s to lower 60s.
The cooler weather pattern is expected to continue through much of next week.
Residents in higher elevations should prepare for freezing overnight temperatures, particularly where sensitive outdoor vegetation remains exposed.
No snow or significant winter storm is indicated in the supplied forecast.