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The Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia
01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 18:51
January 23, 2026 Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for All 55 Counties as Major Winter Storm Approaches ...
Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as a significant winter storm is expected to impact West Virginia this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow accumulations of nine to twelve inches, along with ice accumulations of approximately two-tenths of an inch, beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026, and continuing through Monday, January 26, 2026.
Governor Morrisey urges West Virginians to closely monitor weather conditions, avoid travel if possible, and follow any guidance or instructions issued by state and local emergency management officials.
Check National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, or Advisories for all areas of West Virginia here:
National Weather Service Charleston
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington (Eastern Panhandle)
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