Charleston, West Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker |
| Effective: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:59 pm |
| Onset: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:59 pm -> 2025-12-06 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2025-12-05 @ 6:59 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 7:59PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA |
| Description: |
Area temperature will fall below freezing and allow for any standing water from melting snow to freeze, which may lead to localized icy spots on roadways. Additional, patchy of freezing fog and drizzle are also possible, especially near the peaks of the higher terrain along the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania into the West Virginia higher terrain. This could lead to localized icy spots to develop on elevated surfaces and roadways. Motorists should exercise caution while driving tonight into early Saturday morning before rising temperature and loss of fog ends travel concerns. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph |
| Effective: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:47 pm |
| Onset: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:47 pm -> 2025-12-06 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2025-12-05 @ 6:47 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 7:47PM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
Temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing overnight with several locations reaching the teens and 20s. Any standing water on roadways will freeze, creating icy spots and slippery roads. Areas of freezing fog and drizzle are also possible, especially across the mountains and foothills of West Virginia and Virginia. Light icing could form on surfaces and roadways as a result. Motorists should exercise caution while traveling tonight and Saturday morning, especially on secondary roadways, bridges, and overpasses. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:40 pm |
| Onset: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:40 pm -> 2025-12-06 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2025-12-05 @ 6:40 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 7:40PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
Temperatures across the area will remain at or below freezing through the overnight period, and into mid morning Saturday, leading to a refreeze of melted snow on roads, especially untreated ones, as well as bridges, parking lots and sidewalks. Patchy fog is also possible overnight. Be aware of slick road conditions and potential for reduced visibilities. Slow down, and use caution when traveling. Leave plenty of room between cars. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Grant |
| Effective: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:29 pm -> 2025-12-06 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2025-12-05 @ 6:29 pm -> 2025-12-06 @ 2:30 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2025-12-05 @ 6:29 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 7:29PM EST until December 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Occasional light freezing drizzle...mixed with snow at times. Total ice accumulations around a glaze. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to light freezing drizzle and fog, any melted snow will refreeze as temperatures drop back into the 20s. |