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West Virginia Snow Nov. 12-14: 1-3 Inches, Lows in the 20s
Charleston, WV – A colder stretch of weather is moving into West Virginia beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing rain showers, falling temperatures and accumulating snow across the state's northeastern
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-12T11:07:56.616Z
Charleston, WV – A colder stretch of weather is moving into West Virginia beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing rain showers, falling temperatures and accumulating snow across the state's northeastern mountains. Some higher elevation communities could receive 1 to 3 inches of snow through Saturday, Nov. 14, while overnight temperatures drop into the 20s across portions of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, scattered rain showers will continue Thursday before transitioning to snow in the mountains Thursday night. Snow showers are expected to linger in higher elevations through Saturday, while lower elevation communities gradually turn drier.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain Changes to Snow
High temperatures Thursday will range from the 40s to lower 50s before colder air arrives overnight.
Temperatures are forecast to fall into the upper 20s and 30s Thursday night, allowing rain to change to snow across the mountains.
Friday, Nov. 13: Snow Accumulation Begins
Mountain communities will experience lingering snow showers Friday, particularly along the northeastern slopes.
Snowshoe, WV, is forecast to receive approximately 2 inches through 7 p.m. Saturday, while Elkins could receive around 1 inch.
The National Weather Service expects 1 to 3 inches across the northeastern mountains, with locally higher amounts possible.
Friday highs will range from the 30s to middle 40s, followed by overnight lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Saturday, Nov. 14: Snow Showers Continue
Light snow could persist in the northeastern mountains Saturday, with highs ranging from the upper 20s in colder elevations to the middle 40s elsewhere.
Most lower elevation communities, including Charleston and Huntington, are expected to experience improving conditions.
Sunday, Nov. 15: Drier Weather Returns
Drier conditions should spread across most of West Virginia by Sunday, with highs generally in the 30s and 40s.
Residents traveling through mountain communities should monitor changing road conditions, particularly where snow accumulates and temperatures fall below freezing.