CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as a significant winter storm is expected to impact West Virginia this weekend.
The declaration was issued Friday, January 23, 2026, as forecasts from the National Weather Service call for widespread snow and ice across the state. Meteorologists are predicting snow accumulations of nine to twelve inches, along with ice accumulations of around two-tenths of an inch.
The storm is expected to begin Saturday, January 24, and continue through Monday, January 26, creating potentially hazardous travel and weather conditions statewide.
State officials are urging residents to closely monitor weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow guidance from state and local emergency management agencies as conditions develop.
