West Virginia Weather Outlook

Buckhannon WV; December 16th, 2025

West Virginia will see a cold but relatively quiet weather day on Tuesday as high pressure remains in control across much of the eastern United States.

Skies across the state are expected to range from mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with no organized storm systems moving through the region. Widespread precipitation is not expected, and any snow or rain chances remain very low.

Morning temperatures will start cold statewide, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations. Afternoon highs are expected to recover modestly, reaching the 30s in many areas, with some lower elevations approaching the upper 30s to near 40 degrees. Higher elevations will remain cooler throughout the day.

Snow cover from recent systems will persist across much of the state, especially in northern, central, and mountainous areas. While some limited surface softening may occur during the warmest part of the afternoon in full sun, snow and ice are expected to remain in place, particularly in shaded areas and on secondary roads.

Road conditions may improve slightly during the daytime hours on main routes, but slick spots are likely to continue, especially during the morning commute and again after sunset as temperatures drop back below freezing.

Winds are expected to remain light, helping keep conditions stable but allowing colder air to linger near the surface overnight. Tuesday night temperatures will fall back into the 20s statewide, with colder readings in the mountains.

Looking ahead, a trend toward milder air is possible later in the week, though existing snow cover and frozen ground may limit how quickly conditions improve at the surface.

For Tuesday, drivers and residents should plan for cold conditions, lingering snow and ice, and generally calm but wintry weather across the Mountain State.

Weather forecasting is based on the best available data, pattern recognition, and historical behavior of the atmosphere, but is hardly ever absolute; small changes in wind direction, cloud cover, or timing can shift local conditions, especially in complex terrain. Forecasts describe what is most likely to happen, not what is guaranteed to happen, and conditions can always evolve faster or slower than expected.