CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A cool, tranquil morning greeted the Kanawha Valley, offering a classic, calm taste of late autumn. That serene setup will hold through the weekend, but subtle changes upstream point to wetter weather arriving as the new week begins.
Local forecasters say Saturday and Sunday stay comfortably mild, topping out near the mid-60s with just a few passing clouds and light winds—ideal for wrapping up yard work or getting a head start on Halloween decorations. By Sunday night, a sluggish front creeping in from the west will thicken cloud cover along I-64 and Route 60.
Monday turns more unsettled. Expect pockets of morning drizzle that expand into scattered, light afternoon showers. Rain totals look modest, yet damp roads could coincide with school pickup times and the early commute. A gentle southeast breeze will help keep temperatures hanging in the low 60s, with a cooler air mass trailing the system.
Showers may linger into Tuesday and Wednesday as a second batch of moisture sweeps through the Appalachians. No flooding or wintry impacts are anticipated, but a cooler, breezier stretch appears likely heading toward Halloween. Trick-or-treaters on Friday should find seasonable, dry weather—mid-50s and a brisk feel that’s perfect for layered costumes.
It’s a familiar late-fall rhythm: a quiet start, brief light rain, and a crisp finish as October wraps up.
Five-day outlook for Charleston, WV:
– Saturday: High 62°F / Low 39°F — Partly sunny; calm and mild.
– Sunday: High 64°F / Low 42°F — Mostly cloudy; light northeast breeze.
– Monday: High 64°F / Low 40°F — Overcast with scattered light showers.
– Tuesday: High 61°F / Low 40°F — Intervals of sun; a few lingering sprinkles.
– Wednesday: High 59°F / Low 40°F — Mostly cloudy; a chance of late-day showers.
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