Weather Warnings for West Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for West Virginia
Alerts Updated: February 21, 2026, 8:25 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 3:24PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:24 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:30 pm
Area:  Jackson; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Gilmer; Harrison; McDowell; Wyoming; Southeast Pocahontas


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 3:24PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:24 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:30 pm
Area:  Clay; Braxton; Lewis; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 2:46PM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally 8 inches on the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Clarke County. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Washington; Clarke; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 2:46PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible across the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 2:46PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with local amounts up to 6 inches on the higher western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Extreme Western Allegany; Western Mineral


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 2:46PM EST until February 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches for the higher hills. In the valleys, a coating to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Central and Eastern Allegany; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Hampshire; Hardy


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:59PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills near zero.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Western Greenbrier


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 1:59PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Bland; Giles; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:59PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Tazewell; Mercer


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:59PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Summers County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Summers


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 12:00PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Jefferson; Westmoreland; Fayette; Indiana; Marion; Monongalia


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 12:00PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible on the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker