Elkins, WV

11:55 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1913 ft
Lon: 79.9° W
Lat: 38.9° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
14.0 °F
Feels Like 14 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
7:14 AM
5:52 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 20 °F
Snow Showers
80% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Snow 5 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Clear 38 | 22 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Snow 40 | 27 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Snow 43 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.10 in
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 2400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
49%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KEKN 121651Z AUTO 24007KT 3SM -SN OVC024 M11/M16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP250 P0000 T11061156 TSNO
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Temperature
Windchill
14 °F
Dew Point
-2 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
6.3 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Randolph
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely late this morning...then a chance of snow showers this afternoon. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and cold with highs around 18. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below late this morning.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening...then mostly clear after midnight. Cold with lows around 8 above. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph...becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the evening.
Monday
sunny Sunny and brisk. Not as cool with highs in the mid 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Not as cold with lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Tuesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow A chance of rain showers in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
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Wind Chill Advisory in effect until noon EST today...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 26241
Sunday, 12
Snow Showers
20 | 5 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 13
Clear
38 | 22 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
40 | 27 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Snow
43 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 17
Chance of Snow
40 | 25 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
40 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Rest of Today
chancesnow Snow showers likely late this morning...then a chance of snow showers this afternoon. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Blustery and cold with highs around 18. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind chill values as low as 11 below late this morning.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening...then mostly clear after midnight. Cold with lows around 8 above. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph...becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the evening.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 10 | 6 15 | 7 15 | 8 10 | 6
Wind 8 mph WNW 7 mph WSW 7 mph West 1 mph WSW
Humidity 82% 69% 70% 86%
Chance of Precip. 80% 80% 80% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 80% 70% 50%
Conditions Snow Showers Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
5:52 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Monday
sunny Sunny and brisk. Not as cool with highs in the mid 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the morning.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Not as cold with lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 7 | 4 26 | 10 35 | 12 26 | 15
Wind 0 mph SW 10 mph WSW 5 mph West 3 mph SW
Humidity 87% 49% 38% 64%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 13% 5% 18% 74%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Tuesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow A chance of rain showers in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 19 35 | 28 39 | 31 33 | 31
Wind 4 mph South 6 mph SSW 4 mph SW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 87% 72% 71% 88%
Chance of Precip. 30% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 96% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Wednesday
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 29 37 | 32 36 | 31 30 | 26
Wind 1 mph SW 4 mph West 1 mph West 2 mph NE
Humidity 98% 85% 81% 84%
Chance of Precip. 50% 50% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 97% 96% 92% 71%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_snow Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 27 38 | 36 38 | 38 32 | 32
Wind 4 mph SE 4 mph SSE 5 mph South 4 mph South
Humidity 97% 97% 99% 99%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 49% 71% 87% 87%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Friday
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 29 37 | 27 36 | 27 30 | 24
Wind 5 mph WSW 6 mph West 3 mph West 1 mph West
Humidity 99% 72% 69% 79%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 79% 73% 71% 38%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 9:31 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Randolph
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 21 36 | 24 36 | 23 30 | 24
Wind 2 mph West 5 mph WSW 5 mph West 1 mph West
Humidity 78% 61% 59% 79%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 31% 32% 40% 38%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
5:57 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KEKN) 43 °F 19 °F
Record (KEKN) 68 °F (1984) -11 °F (1964)
Yesterday 30 °F 10 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 45
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:14 AM EST 5:52 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:47 AM EST 6:20 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:16 AM EST 6:51 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:45 AM EST 7:22 PM EST
Moon 11:45 PM EST 9:35 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 33m
Length of Day
10h 38m
Tomorrow will be 2m 18s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 72% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
26 °F
Martinsburg
26 °F
Petersburg
24 °F
Pineville
21 °F
Huntington
8 °F
Elkins
10 °F
Bluefield
10 °F
Buckhannon
10 °F
Beckley
12 °F
Wheeling
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Elkins 13 °F Light Snow 11:51 AM EST
Buckhannon 16 °F Mostly Cloudy 11:35 AM EST
Clarksburg 17 °F Light Snow 10:53 AM EST
Petersburg 27 °F Overcast 11:35 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: IFR (KEKN)
Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 341° (NNW)
Ceiling: 2400 ft

METAR KEKN 121651Z AUTO 24007KT 3SM -SN OVC024 M11/M16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP250 P0000 T11061156 TSNO

Nearby Events
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Elkins, WV 14.0 °F 14 °F -2 °F 49% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1950 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS TYGART VALLEY RIVER NEAR ELKINS WV, Elkins, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1904 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
Elkins, WV 14.0 °F 14 °F 9 °F 79% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1972 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire
Alpena, Bowden, WV 11.0 °F 4 °F 6 °F 82% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2848 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Hertig Knob, Alpena, WV 11.3 °F 1 °F 6 °F 79% SW  at  6.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 2838 ft 9:38 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Midway/Meadowville, BELINGTON, WV 16.2 °F 10 °F 8 °F 70% WNW  at  4.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1700 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire  
WV8HIX-Chestnut Street, Parsons, WV 14.9 °F 15 °F 8 °F 73% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1667 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS DRY FORK RIVER AT HENDRICKS WV, Hendricks, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1710 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
HADS CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS 2N WV, Parsons, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1600 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
Holly Meadows River Bend Estates, Parsons, WV 15.7 °F 16 °F 10 °F 77% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1623 ft 11:54 AM EST Normal  
bailey ridge, Buckhannon, WV 18.5 °F 11 °F 2 °F 47% South  at  5.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1799 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire
HADS TYGART VALLEY RIVER AT PHILIPPI WV, Philippi, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.03 in / hr 1280 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
MANSFIELD, Philippi, WV 19.4 °F 10 °F -2 °F 38% SW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1420 ft 11:55 AM EST Rapid Fire  
HADS BUCKHANNON RIVER NEAR BUCKHANNON WV, Buckhannon, WV 16 °F 16 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1384 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
MesoWest SR 219 Tucker County: WV , Hambleton, WV 7 °F -12 °F 5 °F 88% NW  at  19 mph 0.00 in / hr 2671 ft 11:18 AM EST MADIS
HADS CANAAN VALLEY 4S WV, Dryfork, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3279 ft 10:30 AM EST MADIS
HADS SHAVERS FORK OF CHEAT RIVER AT C WV, Huttonsville, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3549 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
High Mountain, Harman, WV 6.8 °F 7 °F 1 °F 78% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3868 ft 11:47 AM EST Normal  
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Wind Chill Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:58 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until noon EST today...

* hazard types... low wind chills.

* Accumulations... any additional snow accumulation an inch or less.

* Impacts... frostbite can happen in a short period of time. Those
venturing outdoors should dress appropriately for winter weather
conditions.

* Wind chills... 10 below zero or colder mainly for elevations
above 2500 feet.

* Winds... west 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.

* Temperatures... 10 to 15 degrees in river valleys... but near zero
for elevations above 3500 feet.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.





Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:22 am EST on February 12, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/rlx

**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location 24 hour time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

Virginia

... Dickenson County...
   4 SSE Nora 3.6 700 am 2/12 co-op report

West Virginia

... Braxton County...
   N Burnsville Lake co 2.5 700 am 2/12 co-op report
   N Sutton Lake 2.0 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Doddridge County...
   1 se West Union 2 1.5 600 am 2/12 co-op report

... Fayette County...
   N Hawks Nest state p 2.0 720 am 2/12 co-op report

... Gilmer County...
   2 se Rosedale 2.2 815 am 2/12 co-op report

... Harrison County...
   3 SSW Clarksburg 1.0 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Lewis County...
   N Stonewall Jackson 3.0 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Lincoln County...
   N Hamlin 1.1 500 am 2/12 co-op report

... Nicholas County...
   1 SSE Richwood 6.2 700 am 2/12 co-op report
   W Runa 4.0 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Pocahontas County...
   N Snowshoe 4.0 600 am 2/12 co-op report
   1 S Bartow 1.3 730 am 2/12 co-op report

... Raleigh County...
   N Beckley VA hospita 2.0 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Randolph County...
   N Valley Head 5.2 600 am 2/12 co-op report
   1 N Elkins 5.2 730 am 2/12 co-op report

... Ritchie County...
   N Harrisville 1.2 800 am 2/12 co-op report

... Roane County...
   N Spencer 1.5 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Taylor County...
   1 se Boothsville 1.2 830 am 2/12 cocorahs
   N tygart dam coop 1.0 700 am 2/12 co-op report

... Upshur County...
   2 NE Rock Cave 3.0 730 am 2/12 co-op report

... Webster County...
   N Hacker Valley 7.2 545 am 2/12 co-op report

... Wyoming County...
   N Pineville 1.1 700 am 2/12 co-op report