West Virginia Snow Day Calculator: Snow Day Chances Tomorrow by City
West Virginia is mountainous, and winding two-lane roads and long rural bus routes make snow and ice far more disruptive than the totals suggest.
Districts are organized by county, and higher-elevation counties in the east get much more snow than the Ohio River valley, so closures and two-hour delays vary a lot from county to county.
Forecast data may be out of date. We're working on it; check your local forecast too.
West Virginia's largest city
Charleston, WV
Friday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Monday
Unlikely
<1%
chance of a snow day
<1% chance of a delay
Overnight snow 0.0"Usually closes at 4"
- No meaningful snow or ice in the forecast for Friday morning.
- Charleston usually needs about 4" to close schools (normal snowfall 30" a year).
Estimate, not official. Check your school district for the final decision.
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Snow day chances by city in West Virginia
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Chance of a snow day and of a delay on the next school day for the largest West Virginia towns we track, highest chance first. We cover 28 places in West Virginia; enter your ZIP code above for any of them.
| Place | Snow day | Delay | Normal snow | Usually closes at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | <1% | <1% | 30" | 4" |
| Huntington | <1% | <1% | 12" | 2" |
| Morgantown | <1% | <1% | 22" | 3" |
| Parkersburg | <1% | <1% | 13" | 2.5" |
| Wheeling | <1% | <1% | 17" | 2.5" |
| Martinsburg | <1% | <1% | 23" | 4" |
| Weirton | <1% | <1% | 27" | 4" |
| Fairmont | <1% | <1% | 28" | 4" |
| Beckley | <1% | <1% | 46" | 6" |
| Clarksburg | <1% | <1% | 25" | 4" |
| St. Albans | <1% | <1% | 19" | 3" |
| Bluefield | <1% | <1% | 36" | 5" |
| Elkins | <1% | <1% | 69" | 7" |
| Buckhannon | <1% | <1% | 40" | 5" |
| New Martinsville | <1% | <1% | 24" | 4" |
| Point Pleasant | <1% | <1% | 14" | 2.5" |
| Ravenswood | <1% | <1% | 15" | 2.5" |
| Lewisburg | <1% | <1% | 26" | 4" |
| Welch | <1% | <1% | 25" | 4" |
| Summersville | <1% | <1% | 68" | 7" |
| Williamson | <1% | <1% | 13" | 2.5" |
| Fayetteville | <1% | <1% | 56" | 6" |
| Madison | <1% | <1% | 18" | 3" |
| Moorefield | <1% | <1% | 25" | 4" |
| Spencer | <1% | <1% | 24" | 4" |
| Romney | <1% | <1% | 30" | 4" |
| Harrisville | <1% | <1% | 23" | 4" |
| Glenville | <1% | <1% | 22" | 3" |
Chances are for Friday. Normal snow is the NOAA 1991–2020 annual average near each town.
How much snow closes school in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia's larger towns, normal snowfall runs from about 12" a year in Huntington to about 30" in Charleston, so the amount it takes to close schools varies too: from roughly 2" to 4" of overnight snow in our model.
- Charleston: about 30" of snow a year; usually closes at about 4".
- Huntington: about 12" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2".
- Morgantown: about 22" of snow a year; usually closes at about 3".
- Parkersburg: about 13" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2.5".
- Wheeling: about 17" of snow a year; usually closes at about 2.5".
- Martinsburg: about 23" of snow a year; usually closes at about 4".
Compare every state on our how much snow closes school map.
Winter weather alerts and forecaster notes in West Virginia
No winter storm, ice or cold alerts from the National Weather Service cover the West Virginia towns we track right now.
NWS Charleston WV · Key Messages
- Much colder air behind a system will bring some mountain snow Thursday night into Saturday, with some accumulation possible.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Charleston WV Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 12:31 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
NWS Pittsburgh PA · Key Messages
- 1.) Visibility reductions are possible in isolated to scattered lake-enhanced rain and snow showers through early Sunday morning. 2.) Dry and tranquil weather returns by Sunday afternoon and persists through the middle of next week as expansive high pressure builds across the region.
Excerpt from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA Area Forecast Discussion, issued Nov 12, 12:36 PM EST. Read the full discussion.
West Virginia's biggest snow days last winter (2025–26)
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, nearest reporting station to each city
Biggest single-day snowfalls in the 2025–26 winter at NOAA stations near Charleston, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Martinsburg:
| Date | Near | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 8, 2025 | Charleston | 5" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Martinsburg | 4.3" |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 | Morgantown | 4.1" |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | Charleston | 3.6" |
| Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | Parkersburg | 3" |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Morgantown | 2.8" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Morgantown | 2.5" |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | Martinsburg | 2.4" |
Season totals: Charleston 31.1" · Morgantown 15.7" · Parkersburg 8" · Wheeling 0" · Martinsburg 8.7". Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily.
Largest West Virginia school districts
These districts make the official call for schools around West Virginia. Their websites post closings and delays first:
Snow days in nearby states
West Virginia snow day FAQ
Will there be a snow day in West Virginia tomorrow?
No town we track in West Virginia has more than a 10% chance of a snow day on Friday right now. Enter your ZIP code at the top of this page for your own town; we track 28 places in West Virginia.
How much snow does it take to close school in West Virginia?
It varies across the state. Based on normal snowfall, our model puts the closing point at about 2" in Huntington and about 4" in Charleston. Ice and dangerous cold can close schools with less snow.
What were West Virginia's biggest snow days last winter?
Among the NOAA stations we checked, the biggest single-day snowfall in the 2025–26 winter was 5 inches near Charleston on Dec 8, 2025.
Where are West Virginia school closings announced?
Each district announces its own closings and delays on its website, app and text alerts, and local TV stations publish closing lists. Large districts include Kanawha County Schools, Berkeley County Schools, Cabell County Schools.