Winter Storm — Hancock, West Virginia

2026-01-24 to 2026-01-26 · Hancock, West Virginia

Event narrative

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 7 to 11 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 16.0 inches reported by the Public in Newell.

Wider weather episode

A large area of strong low pressure tracked up the eastern seaboard downstream of a digging positive to neutrally tilted trough. Deep moisture through the dendritic growth zone and strong forcing resulted in widespread significant snowfall accumulation greater than 6 across the entire county warning area with amounts generally falling between 10-18. Localized amounts under narrow frontogenetically-forced bands reached up to 22 inches. An intruding mid-level warm nose reduced snow amounts slightly in northern West Virginia and resulted in a period of some mixing of snow with freezing rain and sleet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1306457. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.