A Very Dry August for the NWS Charleston Forecast Area

Another Round of Accumulating Snow Arrives Today into Tonight Across Portions of the Area

Snow overspreads portions of the area today into tonight as the next system quickly approaches. 1 to 4 inches of snow is expected across parts of central/northern West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and northeast Kentucky, with lesser amounts to the south given a potential mix of rain/snow. Snow tapers from north to south later tonight. Please slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV ...........A VERY DRY AUGUST FOR THE NWS CHARLESTON FORECAST AREA.......... Compared to the 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals, it was a very dry August across the NWS Charleston forecast area, with many locations ending up well below normal for monthly precipitation, with departures generally ranging from one to three inches. As is typical during the summer months, precipitation totals varied significantly depending on location, ranging from less than a quarter of an inch in some areas, to over three inches in others. Four NWS Charleston climate locations made the top 10 in terms of their driest August on record. Mean temperature departures from normal across the forecast area varied, ranging from approximately a degree above normal to two degrees below normal, with the majority of the forecast area ending up slightly below normal for August 2025. Listed below are the locations, ranks, and observed values of the top tens that were set in August 2025. August 2025 Top Tens Set (Total Precipitation) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location Top 10 Rank Observed Value - Parkersburg, WV : 3rd Driest -> 0.74 Inches - Charleston, WV : 4th Driest -> 0.94 Inches - Clarksburg, WV : 5th Driest -> 1.41 Inches - Huntington, WV : 9th Driest -> 1.29 Inches -------------------------------------------------------------------------