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West Virginia Weather Today: Season's Coldest Air, Lows Near 26° Nov 14
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the season Saturday, November 14, as chilly air settles across the region and light rain and mountain snow
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-14T12:42:24.147Z
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the season Saturday, November 14, as chilly air settles across the region and light rain and mountain snow showers continue. Overnight temperatures could fall into the 20s across several communities, with colder conditions persisting through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the coldest air of the season has arrived across its forecast area. Forecasters are urging residents to dress in layers, cover exposed skin and limit extended outdoor exposure during the next several days.
Mountain Communities Face the Coldest Conditions Saturday's forecast shows significant temperature differences between lower elevations and mountain communities.
Charleston is expected to reach approximately 48 degrees, with an overnight low near 32 degrees.
Parkersburg could reach 47 degrees before temperatures fall to around 32 degrees overnight.
Farther into the mountains, Beckley is forecast to reach just 39 degrees, with an overnight low near 29 degrees.
Snowshoe faces even colder conditions, with Saturday's high expected near 29 degrees and an overnight low around 27 degrees.
Light snow showers remain possible across higher elevations, while lower elevations could experience occasional rain.
Freezing Temperatures Continue Sunday Sunday, November 15, will bring continued chilly conditions, although some communities could see slightly warmer afternoon temperatures.
Charleston is forecast to reach 48 degrees, while Parkersburg could climb to 50 degrees.
Beckley may reach 42 degrees, with Snowshoe remaining near 32 degrees.
Overnight lows are expected to fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s across the region.
Warmer Weather Expected After Monday Monday, November 16, should bring gradual improvement, with highs reaching 53 degrees in Charleston, 54 in Parkersburg and 48 in Beckley.
Snowshoe could warm to approximately 39 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects drier weather and a warming trend beyond Monday, offering relief from the weekend's cold conditions.
Residents should continue dressing appropriately for freezing temperatures, particularly during overnight and early morning hours.