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Home Return to list Winter Storm Watch 0003 Issued by the Charleston Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-04 18:35:53 975 WWUS41 KRLX 050035 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 735 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 WVZ039-040-519>523-525-526-050845- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Craigsville, Webster Springs, Richwood, Holly River State Park, Harman, Summersville, Cowen, Elkins, Philippi, Belington, Birch River, Snowshoe, and Buckhannon 735 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible along higher windward slopes. Northwest winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Areas in and just west of the northern mountains of West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could become difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches, and lead to significant reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ TRM Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 00:19:04 653 WWUS41 KRLX 050618 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 118 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 WVZ039-040-519>523-525-526-051430- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Cowen, Richwood, Harman, Webster Springs, Belington, Elkins, Summersville, Birch River, Snowshoe, Philippi, Holly River State Park, Craigsville, and Buckhannon 118 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ RPY Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 06:19:07 353 WWUS41 KRLX 051218 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 718 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 WVZ039-040-519>523-525-526-052030- /O.CON.KRLX.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Holly River State Park, Birch River, Summersville, Cowen, Harman, Snowshoe, Belington, Craigsville, Webster Springs, Philippi, Richwood, Buckhannon, and Elkins 718 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ 5 Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:39:47 654 WWUS41 KRLX 051739 WSWRLX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 1239 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 WVZ039-040-519>523-525-526-060145- /O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Holly River State Park, Birch River, Summersville, Cowen, Harman, Snowshoe, Belington, Craigsville, Webster Springs, Philippi, Richwood, Buckhannon, and Elkins 1239 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible along the western ridges possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ WVZ515>518-060145- /O.NEW.KRLX.WS.W.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Including the cities of Meadow Bridge, Montgomery, Sophia, Fayetteville, Beckley, Bradley, Oak Hill, and Prosperity 1239 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Fayette, Northwest Raleigh, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Raleigh Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-060145- /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0008.260206T1200Z-260207T0600Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH- Including the cities of Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Yatesville Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, Oak Hill, Gallipolis, Wellston, South Point, Marietta, Crooksville, Raceland, Ironton, Hamden, Pomeroy, Somerset, Olive Hill, Stockport, Russell, Flatwoods, Belpre, Lake Vesuvius, McConnelsville, New Lexington, Jackson, Grayson, Louisa, Ashland, McArthur, and Athens 1239 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-524-060145- /O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0008.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants- Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge- Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor- McDowell-Wyoming-Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Hurley, Breaks Interstate Park, Charleston, Spencer, Madison, Sutton, Hamlin, Ceredo, Middlebourne, New Haven, Oceana, Grundy, Saint Albans, Kenova, St. Marys, Pineville, War, Elizabeth, Chapmanville, Gassaway, West Union, Wayne, Point Pleasant, Marlinton, Grantsville, Paden City, Vansant, Williamson, Man, Clintwood, Alum Creek, Ravenswood, Grafton, Harrisville, Huntington, Weston, Mullens, Vienna, Clay, Bridgeport, Logan, Parkersburg, Davenport, Sistersville, Glenville, Pennsboro, South Charleston, Ripley, Clarksburg, Gary, Welch, Teays Valley, Burnsville, Belmont, Harts, and Hurricane 1239 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. && $$ 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||