Charleston, West Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton
Effective: 2026-02-24 @ 4:35 am
Onset: 2026-02-24 @ 4:35 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:30 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-24 @ 4:35 am
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 5:35AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: * WHAT...Scattered upslope snow showers.

* WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front.

* WHEN...Continuing through sunrise this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers may be moderate at times early
this morning with visiblities down around 1/4 mile. Additional
snowfall accumulations up to one inch are possible, mainly
along west- facing slopes above 2000 feet through daybreak this
morning. Wind gusts up to 20 mph will lead to wind chills at or
below zero.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Effective: 2026-02-24 @ 3:51 am
Onset: 2026-02-24 @ 3:51 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-24 @ 3:51 am
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 4:51AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: Lake enhanced snow showers will gradually taper down to flurries
this morning. While little to no additional accumulations are
expected, slick roadways remain possible through the morning
commute hours. Assume any untreated roads and surfaces, including
bridges, overpasses, decks, and steps could be icy. If traveling,
slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra time to
reach your destination.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Venango; Forest; Clarion; Jefferson; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Eastern Preston; Eastern Tucker
Effective: 2026-02-24 @ 2:59 am -> 2026-02-25 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-24 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 11:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2026-02-24 @ 2:59 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 3:59AM EST until February 25 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Description: * WHAT...Snow is expected, which may mix with rain Wednesday. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
and northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton
Effective: 2026-02-24 @ 1:53 am -> 2026-02-25 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2026-02-24 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-24 @ 1:53 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 2:53AM EST until February 25 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: * WHAT...Snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches; locally higher at elevations above 2500 feet. A light
glaze of ice is also possible along the eastern facing ridges
Wednesday morning into midday as temps warm to around freezing.
Wind gusts between 35 to 45 mph; locally higher above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties.
In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially along
I-68/US-40 west of Frostburg, MD, WV-48 west of Moorefield, WV,
US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV, and US-25O west of Monterey, VA.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and
power-lines due to the heavier weight of the snow.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Effective: 2026-02-24 @ 12:12 am -> 2026-02-25 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-24 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 8:15 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-24 @ 12:12 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 1:12AM EST until February 25 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Dickenson; Buchanan; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Effective: 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm
Onset: 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-23 @ 11:55 pm
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:55AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Description: Early morning lake enhanced snow showers will gradually come to an
end this morning. An additional coating to one inch of snow is
possible along western favored slopes. Slick travel will remain an
issue. Visibilities may be reduced below a mile at times along with
wind gusts hovering between 15 to 25 mph. If
traveling, slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra
time to reach your destination.