3/2 West Virginia Weather: Record Cold

Good morning. West Virginia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel that raw, damp chill instantly. It's 34 degrees under gray skies. A complex storm system is bearing down on us this morning. This isn't just rain. It's a messy mix of snow, sleet. and freezing rain. In the next 24 hours. Your Monday morning commute. In Central West Virginia, you're seeing rain start around 7 A.M. Before that, you might see a quick burst of snow. Highs climb to 47 degrees today. Rain continues tonight with a low of 43 degrees. Tuesday brings more rain and a record high near 65 degrees. Up in the Northern Panhandle, snow falls this morning, mainly before noon. You could see a quick coating of accumulation. The high reaches 42 degrees. Rain arrives overnight, with temperatures rising into the upper 30s. Tuesday warms up to 59 degrees with steady rain. Down in Southern West Virginia, this is the zone to watch closely. Rain and snow mix this morning. Freezing rain is likely, creating a glaze of ice. Highs only reach 40 degrees. The wintry mix continues tonight with a low of 37 degrees. Tuesday brings a likely chance of rain and a high of 60 degrees. Heads up for the Greenbrier Valley. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect. Heavy ice accumulation is possible through Tuesday morning. Travel will be hazardous. Even impossible in the higher elevations. Power outages are a real risk there. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. We stay in a wet pattern all week. Tuesday features record warmth near 70 degrees. Wednesday looks pleasant with a high of 72. Thursday brings a chance of thunderstorms. By Friday, we hit 80 degrees. Saturday could bring strong storms again with highs near 82. The spring equinox is just 18 days away. but winter isn't done with us yet. Stay safe on the roads this morning. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.