Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm will bring snow and ice to our region Saturday through Monday. Significant accumulations of snow and ice are expected to cause major disruptions to travel. Power outages are also likely to occur. This event will be followed by a prolonged period of very cold temperatures through next week. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts. Read More >

Climate Top Ten for August at Elkins, West Virginia

Period of Record: 1899 to 2025

Temperatures (°F)
Warmest			Coldest
#	Average Temp.	Year	#	Average Temp.	Year
1.	73.9	2016	1.	63.3	1927
2.	73.6	1995	2.	64.3	1946
3.	73.4	2005	3.	64.9	1982
4.	72.9	1906	4.	65.1	1981
		2021	5.	65.2	1963
6.	72.5	1900	6.	65.3	1929
7.	72.3	1947	7.	65.4	1967
8.	72.2	1918	8.	65.7	1976
9.	72.0	1993	9.	65.8	1964
10.	71.9	2007	10.	66.0	1997
Normal: 70.2 (1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals)

Precipitation (Inches)
Wettest			Driest
#	Amount	Year	#	Amount	Year
1.	10.42	1911	1.	0.83	1939
2.	10.40	1980	2.	1.09	1976
3.	9.35	1942	3.	1.18	1925
4.	8.41	1941	4.	1.28	1930
5.	8.32	2020	5.	1.33	2012
6.	8.10	2022	6.	1.36	2008
7.	8.04	2013	7.	1.39	1938
8.	7.98	1989	8.	1.43	1899
9.	7.21	1984	9.	1.67	1957
10.	6.84	1974	10.	1.72	1981
Normal: 3.87 (1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals)