A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia can be a snowy place. Though not nearly as snowy as Maine or Alaska, it snows much of winter, and winter storms have shaped its culture. This is especially so it the lofty Allegheny Mountains where most of its ski resorts are located.

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at

Morgantown, WV – West Virgina senior guard Javon Small scores a game-high 27 points to lead the Mountaineers (13-4, 4-2) past the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (15-

Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final two minutes to lead West Virginia to a 64-57 win over No. 2 Iowa State on

West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s all-time leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university.

Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final two minutes to lead West Virginia to a 64-57 win over No. 2 Iowa State.

Javon Small scored 27 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished five assists, and West Virginia finished strong for a 64-57 win against No. 2 Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference showdown Saturday evening in Morgantown,

West Virginia broke out throwback jerseys on Saturday in honor of Mountaineer legend Jerry West. He was one of the greatest players in the history of the sport on multiple levels and WVU brought out some beautiful looking jerseys in his honor.

Saddleback, “sled-heads,” and spectacular winter views of Mooselookmeguntic Lake.

If Donald Trump seizes the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada, perhaps Glenn Youngkin should go after West Virginia.

WASHINGTON — As the nation prepares to usher in a new president, the District is prepping the roads for his Inauguration. Some preps include road closures and Emergency No Parking along some streets. Officials have even said that alleys and garages inside the perimeter may be blocked by cement barriers.