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Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. 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)

 

Statistics Last Updated: 9/14/2025