ZIP 25843 snow totals
ZIP 25843 (Ghent, WV) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.2". Soil temperature: 50°F.
No snow
Storm total, last 72 hours
0in
Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT
Season so far
0% of normal
0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 0.2 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, BECKLEY VA HOSPITAL (USC00460580), 10.3 mi away, through 2026-10-21.
Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.
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Lawn timing
Soil temperature
50°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24
- Last 7 days
- -5.3°F
- Cooling
- Days until 55°F
- Starts Feb
- Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.
Fall fertilizer
Soil 50°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 50°F and falling; seed germinates slowly below about 59°F (Penn State).
Broadleaf weeds
Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).
Grub control
If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).
Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them
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Nearest snow-reporting stations
- BECKLEY VA HOSPITAL: 10.3 mi
- BECKLEY RALEIGH CO AP: 11.0 mi
- BECKLEY 0.7 SE: 11.2 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 25843 get?
ZIP 25843 (Ghent, WV) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.2". Soil temperature: 50°F.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 25843, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 25843 averages 50°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).
Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?
No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.