Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of Central, Northern, and Southern West Virginia
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several West Virginia counties, with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central, Northern, and Southern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central, Northern, and Southern West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central, northern, and southern West Virginia. The alert (NWS code WSWRLX) indicates that heavy snow is likely and hazardous conditions are expected to develop across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following West Virginia counties:
- Jackson
- Lincoln
- Putnam
- Wirt
- Ritchie
- Doddridge
- Mingo
- McDowell
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution, leave plenty of room between vehicles, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration. Travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency.
If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to retain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or access your state's online traffic and roadway portal.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the affected areas, with total snow accumulations expected to be between 2 and 4 inches. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slick and hazardous. These conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 1:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The alert is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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