Charleston, WV

12:36 PM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 630 ft
Lon: 81.6° W
Lat: 38.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Charleston Weather at a Glance
Updated 11:51 AM EST
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Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
19 °F
Feels Like 6 °F
Wind(mph)
14
Sunrise / Set
7:22 AM
5:59 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Snow Showers 31 °F
Snow Showers
90% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow Showers 16 °F
Snow Showers
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 31 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 43 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 43 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance Rain 47 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.11 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
68%
Rainfall
0.05 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHTS 111651Z 30012G22KT 10SM -SN OVC033 M07/M12 A3011
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Temperature
Windchill
6 °F
Dew Point
10 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
14 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
25 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 Kanawha
This Afternoon
chancesnow Snow showers likely. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Blustery and cold. Near steady temperature around 20. Temperature falling to around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Colder. Near steady temperature around 16. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Sunday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Scattered flurries in the morning. Cold with highs in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 16. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles and flurries in the evening...then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as cold with lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 25301
Saturday, 11
Snow Showers
31 | 16 °F
Snow Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
31 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
43 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
43 | 31 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 15
Chance Rain
47 | 36 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
52 | 38 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
50 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
This Afternoon
chancesnow Snow showers likely. Total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Blustery and cold. Near steady temperature around 20. Temperature falling to around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Colder. Near steady temperature around 16. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 28 24 | 16 21 | 10 21 | 11
Wind 7 mph SW 15 mph NW 14 mph WNW 10 mph NW
Humidity 95% 71% 59% 68%
Chance of Precip. 100% 90% 90% 50%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 86%
Conditions Snow Snow Showers Snow Showers Snow Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
7:22 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Sunday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Scattered flurries in the morning. Cold with highs in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 16. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 17 | 9 27 | 12 27 | 13 19 | 12
Wind 7 mph West 12 mph West 8 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 72% 55% 55% 72%
Chance of Precip. 50% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 58% 39% 15%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
6:00 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles and flurries in the evening...then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as cold with lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 10 34 | 13 39 | 15 33 | 19
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph SW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 74% 42% 38% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 10% 27% 55% 71%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:19 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Tuesday
chancesnow A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_snow Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 24 39 | 33 38 | 34 35 | 34
Wind 2 mph South 5 mph South 3 mph SSW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 75% 76% 83% 97%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 88% 100% 96% 97%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:18 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 32 43 | 35 43 | 34 39 | 32
Wind 2 mph WSW 4 mph West 1 mph West 0 mph WSW
Humidity 99% 75% 70% 74%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 97% 89% 79% 72%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 31 47 | 37 47 | 38 42 | 38
Wind 2 mph SSE 2 mph SSE 1 mph SSW 0 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 67% 72% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 65% 73% 79% 85%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 12:31 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Kanawha
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 36 48 | 38 46 | 36 42 | 38
Wind 1 mph SW 4 mph SW 4 mph West 0 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 71% 72% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 88% 86% 84% 85%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:17 AM
6:04 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCRW) 46 °F 26 °F
Record (KCRW) 80 °F (1932) 1 °F (1979)
Yesterday 38 °F 27 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 32
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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. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:22 AM EST 5:59 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:54 AM EST 6:27 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:23 AM EST 6:58 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:52 AM EST 7:29 PM EST
Moon 10:41 PM EST 9:08 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 32m
Length of Day
10h 37m
Tomorrow will be 2m 14s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 82% 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
37 °F
Petersburg
33 °F
Lewisburg
33 °F
Martinsburg
33 °F
Pineville
32 °F
Huntington
17 °F
Parkersburg
19 °F
Huntington
21 °F
Wheeling
21 °F
Beckley
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Charleston 19 °F Light Snow 11:54 AM EST
Point Pleasant 21 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:15 PM EST
Beckley 18 °F Light Snow 12:25 PM EST
Huntington 19 °F Light Snow 11:51 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: VFR (KHTS)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 300° (WNW)
Ceiling: 3300 ft

METAR KHTS 111651Z 30012G22KT 10SM -SN OVC033 M07/M12 A3011

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Lend Me A Tenor 8:00 PM EST 2012-02-11 Chance of Snow, 24°F
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Power of One Banquet and Rainbow Ball 6:00 PM EST 2012-02-11 Chance of Snow, 25°F
Fountains of Wayne 7:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Partly Cloudy, 27°F
Lend Me A Tenor 2:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Mostly Cloudy, 31°F
Epic Adventures:Larp and Battlegames 1:00 PM EST 2012-02-12 Mostly Cloudy, 30°F
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Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
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 11, 2012 Rain Showers, 45 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest I-64 Exit 58A Oakwood: WV , South Charleston, WV 21 °F 21 °F 15 °F 78% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 648 ft 11:46 AM EST MADIS
MesoWest I-77 Exit 106 Eddens Fork: WV , Charleston, WV 21 °F 21 °F 16 °F 78% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 895 ft 11:46 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Spring Hill WV , Charleston, WV 21 °F 21 °F 14 °F 74% WSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 711 ft 12:05 PM EST MADIS
MesoWest I-64 Exit 50 Institute: WV , Institute, WV 22 °F 22 °F 16 °F 76% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 970 ft 11:46 AM EST MADIS
MesoWest I-79 Elkview Bridge: WV , Pinch, WV 21 °F 21 °F 16 °F 80% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 788 ft 11:46 AM EST MADIS
MesoWest I-64 Exit 47 Cross Lanes Interc, Nitro, WV 20 °F 9 °F 15 °F 82% ESE  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 790 ft 11:46 AM EST MADIS
Cross Lanes, WV 25.2 °F 25 °F 7 °F 46% WNW  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 12:31 PM EST Normal  
RAWS BEE MOUNTAIN WV, Hernshaw, WV 19 °F 7 °F 15 °F 84% West  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 1353 ft 11:17 AM EST MADIS
Happy Hollow, Sissonville, WV 19.8 °F 8 °F 12 °F 71% NW  at  10.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 886 ft 12:36 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Near Lakewood Elementary School, SAINT ALBANS, WV 23.2 °F 23 °F 13 °F 65% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 604 ft 12:35 PM EST Normal  
Lakewood In The Hills, St. Albans, WV 20.9 °F 13 °F 13 °F 71% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 774 ft 12:31 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Upper Falls WV , Tornado, WV 22 °F 22 °F 18 °F 86% WNW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 744 ft 12:00 PM EST MADIS
Poca River Rd, Sissonville, WV 20.1 °F 20 °F 12 °F 72% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 625 ft 12:30 PM EST Normal  
Kanawha River, Winfield, WV 22.4 °F 12 °F 15 °F 73% NW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 12:24 PM EST Normal  
Teays Valley, Hurricane, WV 20.1 °F 20 °F 14 °F 78% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 705 ft 12:30 PM EST Normal
Hurricane, Hurricane, WV 20.5 °F 20 °F 14 °F 76% South  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 815 ft 12:25 PM EST Normal  
HADS ELK RIVER AT QUEEN SHOALS WV, Clendenin, WV - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 11:00 AM EST MADIS
Pebble Creek, Fraziers Bottom, WV 21.4 °F 21 °F 14 °F 73% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 560 ft 12:31 PM EST Normal  
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:55 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am EST
Sunday...

* hazard types... snow and gusty winds.

* Accumulations... totals of 2 to 4 inches of snow... except some
higher amounts over the southern mountains.

* Timing... ongoing... but the snow showers will become more
intermittent during this afternoon and tonight.

* Impacts... untreated surfaces will be icy or snow covered.
Motorists need to allow extra travel time... so you can drive
slower and safer.

* Winds... west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures... falling into the teens and lower 20s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

Please report snow accumulations to the National Weather Service
by calling toll free... 877-633-6772.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:19 PM EST on February 11, 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

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Location snow time/date comments
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West Virginia

... Fayette County...
   Oak Hill 4.0 1045 am 2/11 broadcast media

... Nicholas County...
   Summersville 6.0 1210 PM 2/11 dept of highways
   Craigsville 6.0 1210 PM 2/11 dept of highways

... Upshur County...
   French Creek 6.0 1140 am 2/11 public