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Charleston, WV – A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday, with snow creating hazardous road conditions across West Virginia. Additional snowfall of up to an inch is expected, particularly in central and northern parts of the state. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously as roads remain slick and visibility may be limited in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow will taper off in lowlands by this morning, but higher elevations and mountain areas could see snow persist into the evening. For those in the central and northern mountains, snowfall of 2–4 inches remains possible, while lowlands are expected to receive less than an inch.
Saturday’s high is forecasted at 31°F with wind chills making it feel even colder. Tonight, temperatures will drop to a frigid 15°F under mostly cloudy skies. Conditions will improve Sunday with a high of 39°F and sunny skies, offering a brief reprieve.
However, snow returns Monday with a 50% chance in the afternoon, accompanied by freezing rain in some areas. The five-day outlook shows fluctuating temperatures with lows dipping to 5°F by Tuesday night and scattered flurries possible midweek.
Residents are encouraged to check road conditions before traveling and use extra caution, especially in higher elevations. Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/rlx.
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