Winter Storm — Western Mineral, West Virginia

2026-01-01 · Western Mineral, West Virginia

Wider weather episode

A moisture rich Alberta Clipper moved into the Appalachians during the late afternoon of December 31. Ahead of the snow, light freezing drizzle developed resulting in a glaze of ice. Light to moderate snow developed through the late afternoon and continued steadily through the evening. Just after midnight, a snow squall along an Arctic Front moved through. Thundersnow was observed with this band as it dropped a quick 1-2 in about a half an hour. Total snow accumulations for the event were four to nine inches. Winds gusted to 45 mph resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. Further east, a snow squall along an Arctic front brought a quick coating in inch or snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298949. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.