Due to the predicted extreme weather in the coming days, Governor Morrisey is urging all West Virginians to be vigilant and prepared for expected extreme cold and winter weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings and predicts extreme weather conditions from Sunday,

This weather event could affect Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, with slick and hazardous roads anticipated.

The National Weather Service has put out a flurry of advisories due to the cold and potential for snow in Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tuesday was a cold morning across West Virginia, but it wasn’t a record breaker. Officials with the National Weather Service in Charleston said Elkins came closest to breaking the record, but even there the old record low remained intact for January 20 and for the time being January 21.

Although the National Weather Service predicted that north central West Virginia would get snow on Sunday, some areas got even more than previously expected.

People and animals in West Virginia are experiencing extremely cold temperatures, with some areas dropping below zero degrees overnight.

Winds chills dropped below 10 degrees early Tuesday morning for most of the state, and Wednesday morning could be even colder.

Storm Warning is in effect for most of West Virginia from 1 a.m. on Jan. 19, 2025 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2025, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia. In addition an Extreme Cold Watch runs from late on Jan.

Only three county school districts in West Virginia required students and faculty to travel to classrooms Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, as temperatures reached the single digits for many areas.

Forecasts were offering some future relief Wednesday from the arctic cold gripping southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia as temperatures looked ready to start rising as the weekend

Tuesday was a cold morning across West Virginia, but it wasn’t a record breaker. Officials with the National Weather Service in Charleston said Elkins came closest to breaking

Freezing arctic air is hanging around today, but forecasts for both southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia are offering some relief as temperatures start to climb above freezing. Water freezes when temperatures dip to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.