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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
WATCH: Chief Meteorologist Justin Kiefer spots tornado warning live on air
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — After Tornado Watches were issued for parts of north central West Virginia Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a brief Tornado Warning for the eastern part of Preston County, which StormTracker 12 Chief Meteorologist Justin Kiefer caught live on air right as it happened. You can see part of his forecast from 12 News at 6 on May 21 in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Is West Virginia done with winter weather for the season?
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — After seeing frost advisories and even snow in parts of West Virginia on Wednesday, April 16, things are looking up for West Virginians who are ready for summer. The StormTracker 12 Weather team predicts that Wednesday will stay chilly, but by Thursday, afternoon, spring weather is expected to return and stick around. Temperatures will remain warm for the rest of the week with highs in the 70s for the lowlands. Weather forecasts are generally accurate about seven days out, but the National Weather Service NOAA Climate Prediction Center is indicating that it will likely stay warm for the next month. Temperature outlooks released over the past week indicate that there is a decent chance of above average temperatures in West Virginia. For April 21-25, there is a 60-70% chance of warmer than normal temperatures across the Mountain State; for April 23-29 there is a 50-60% chance; and for April 26-May 9, there is a 50-70% chance, depending on where you live in the state. The same is true for most of the rest of the country. Invasive Spotted Lanternfly spreading across north central West Virginia NOAA Climate Prediction Center Outlooks predict the probability of temperature being above or below normal, not how much temperature is expected to deviate from the normal. Also, the predictions do not claim to be 100% accurate, so even if there is a 70% chance of warmer weather, there is still a roughly 25% chance of normal temperatures and a 5% chance of cooler than normal weather. It is possible that West Virginia could see winter-like weather return after those outlook dates. In 2023, West Virginia saw record-breaking snow in May when up to 20 inches fell in some parts of the state. However, the three-month outlook released in March predicted a 40-50% chance of above average temperatures in April, May and June, so although there might be a few chilly days mixed in, if the outlooks are accurate, there will be more warm days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Freezing temperatures, possible snow returning to West Virginia this week
CLARKSBURG. (WBOY) — After a taste of summer-feeling weather, West Virginians might be disappointed to see freezing temperatures and snow in the forecast for Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning in some counties and predicts that most of the state will see temperatures below freezing overnight Monday and Tuesday. Freeze Warnings are issued during growing seasons when temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for a long period of time. They have been issued in areas of central West Virginia and along the Ohio Valley, which normally have an earlier growing season than higher elevations. That warning will be in place from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. When to plant your garden in West Virginia based on your growing zone For the higher elevation mountains of West Virginia, including Randolph, Tucker, Webster and Preston counties, there is a chance of a trace of snow and ice overnight Monday into Tuesday. Most of the state will see rain or a wintry mix. Follow the StormTracker 12 Weather team on Facebook and X for the latest updates on north central West Virginia weather. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NOAA outlook predicts warm, rainy March for West Virginia: How accurate is it?
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — All of West Virginia is leaning toward above average temperatures on the NOAA Climate Prediction Center's most recent outlook for mid-March, but that doesn't mean the state will see summer-like temperatures. The maps released over the weekend predict that temperatures in West Virginia will be above average for most of the spring, with the highest chance for unseasonably warm temperatures from March 10-16. However, that does not mean that those days will be the warmest. The temperature outlooks from NOAA only predict the chance of warmer than normal temperatures, not how warm it will be. The same is true for the precipitation outlook; it does not indicate how much rain an area will actually get, according to NOAA's climate website. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a 'warmer and wetter' spring The outlooks never claim to be 100% accurate. Even though some of the maps above predict above average temperatures at up to 80%, there is still a chance they could be wrong. They are meant to give industries impacted by weather an edge. For example, farmers can reference the outlooks to determine when to plan crops. 'The climate is not that predictable. There's always a chance one of the other outcomes sneaks in there,' the NOAA website says. The outlooks are different from weather forecasts, which predict a temperature or amount of rain for an area. For more explanation on the NOAA outlooks, click here, and to see a breakdown of what the percentages in the maps above mean, click here. According to StormTracker 12 Chief Meteorologist Justin Kiefer, day-to-day forecasts from trusted weather sources are accurate about 3-5 days out. However, different models can have discrepancies, especially in areas like north central West Virginia that are not near a National Weather Service headquarters. StormTracker 12 Weather forecasts for the next seven days are available here, and other updates are shared on the StormTracker 12 Facebook and X pages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
More snow expected in West Virginia Wednesday
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — Another snowstorm is expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of West Virginia. Although the whole state is expected to get some snow, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that the bulk of the snowfall will be in the southern half of the state and the higher-elevation mountains. Mingo and Logan counties up to the southern parts of Randolph and Upshur counties could get 6-8 inches of snow. Elkins is expected to get about 4 inches. The rest of north central West Virginia is expected to get less than that. The NWS predicts 2 inches in Morgantown and only about an inch in Clarksburg. 3 eggs laid at bald eagle nest in West Virginia: When to watch for them hatching Webster County and southern Randolph County are under a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Snow is expected through Wednesday, according to the StormTracker 12 Weather team. Stay up to date on north central West Virginia weather with the StormTracker 12 Weather team, and follow Snowbird for the latest on north central West Virginia school closings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
