Charleston, West Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| 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: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker |
| Effective: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:57 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:57 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2026-02-24 @ 12:57 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 1:57AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA |
| Description: |
Upslope snow showers may continue at least on a scattered basis through the early morning hours. Falling snow and wind gusts to 25 MPH may combine to create visibility below one mile at times. Additional accumulation of an inch or so is possible, with up to 2 inches possible on west-facing slopes. Roads, especially untreated ones, may remain slick. If you are traveling across this region, slow down. Increase the distance between your vehicle and those that surround yours. |
| 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): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:59 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:59 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-23 @ 11:59 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:59AM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| 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 this morning due to overnight temperatures causing potential for refreezing. 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: | 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. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-23 @ 11:52 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:52AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Scattered upslope snow showers. * WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHEN...Continuing through 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 of a coating to 2 inches 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: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Bland; Giles; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Tazewell; Mercer; Summers |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Western Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-23 @ 11:48 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 24 at 12:48AM EST until February 24 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. |