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Weekend Winter Storm Potential

Snowfall Amount Probability for At Least 6 Inches

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Daily Weather Summary

Confidence continues to increase in a significant winter storm to bring at least moderate impacts from snow this weekend. What We Know so Far: Best potential for significant snowfall has become more centered over the area and more widespread. What We Don’t Know Yet: Details on snow amounts.

A large spread in Event Total Snowfall remains, but confidence is Medium to High and Increasing in Significant, Impactful Snowfall Accumulations.

Continue to monitor the forecast for updates over the next several days leading up to the storm. Take preliminary preparedness actions, like ensuring emergency provisions are on hand and proactively adjusting travel plans.

Bundling up and staying dry are two of the best things you can do to stay safe from cold weather this winter. Learn to protect yourself from the cold at: weather.gov/safety/cold

Daily climate information from each of the six climate sites in the NWS Charleston forecast area - Beckley, WV (KBKW); Charleston, WV (KCRW); Clarksburg, WV (KCKB); Elkins, WV (KEKN); Huntington, WV (KHTS); and Parkersburg, WV (KPKB).