Winter Weather Headlines Issued for First Snow Event of the Season

A blast of Arctic air tonight into Monday will usher a changeover from rain to snow for the start of the new week. In the mountains, a winter storm warning has been issued where 4–6” of snow with local higher amounts will be. A winter weather advisory has been issued for 2-4" across portions of the lowlands and mountains. 1-2" of snowfall is expected elsewhere across the lowlands. Read More >

West Virginia residents are encouraged to prepare for the winter season as Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), ReadyWV!, in collaboration with the NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS), announce West Virginia’s Winter Weather Awareness Week, taking place from November 18 to 22, 2024.

Winter weather preparedness involves three steps:

1 - BE INFORMED

Find out how bad winter can get in our region

Understand winter weather terminology

Know the dangers of snow squalls

2 - PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME

Monitor Winter Weather Forecasts

Prepare an emergency kit for your home

Prepare your car for winter emergencies

3 - TAKE ACTION

Stay safe on winter road trips

Stay warm when the power is out

Stay safe during extreme cold

Finally, help us spread the word! We offer winter weather preparedness related materials you can share, including graphics and posts ready-made for social media and safety newsletters. Businesses and organizations who would like to partner with the NWS to help make our region ready, responsive and resilient to hazardous weather can also become Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors by following the link below.